New Hampshire Lawmaker Wants to Ban DWT

 I know what you are thinking, “what the hell is DWT?” Is it anything like DWI or DUI? The answer is yes and no. Yes because the “D” stands for driving, but that is where the similarities end. DWT stands for driving while texting, and it appears to be the next big issue that New Hampshire legislators have to deal with. Going after mandatory seatbelts, and cell phone bans while driving weren’t enough so they are back for more. It’s all part of the new Nanny State mentality that the influx of political refugees from surrounding states has brought with them. Screw the Mexican border, we could use a fence on the New Hampshire borders.

Sometimes called “DWT” — driving while texting — the issue is beginning to gain attention after several fatal crashes in other states involving drivers who were text messaging or typing on laptop computers.

State Rep. David Campbell, D-Nashua proposed measure would include laptops and game systems as well as cell phones, but would only ban two-handed typing or texting. “You need at least one hand to operate a motor vehicle,” said Campbell, who said he uses a hands-free, voice-activated device in his vehicle.

 Now don’t get me wrong I am not defending a person’s right to engage in these types of activities.  It doesn’t take a genius to realize that texting or using your laptop while driving is dangerous and stupid, but do we really need a law to outlaw this type of behaviour? Once again the Nanny State of New Hampshire has to step in and legislate stupidity. That is the Democrat’s whole idea of legislating, banning everything. They exist to look out for us because we are not able to take care of ourselves. I know that by texting while you are driving you are also putting others at risk, but come on. People need to take responsibility for themselves, they can’t be so reliant on the government that they can no longer think for themselves. Although that is what the Democrats want from the people, Lemmings who can’t think for themselves and are totally reliant on the government so they can control them.

You can read the New Hampshire Union Leader article here.