Most of the logic here is flawed (Score 1)

Seems that most of these replies stated something similar to "there are already laws on the books dealing with reckless driving so just enforce those". With this kind of logic, DUI (or DWI) laws would have never been passed, which I can't believe anyone would say are not needed. It has been shown in study after study that talking on a cell phone or text messaging results in a driving ability similar to driving under the influence of alcohol. And the general consensus is that this behavior (cell phone/text messaging) results in far more accidents than are reported, mainly from police officers not having the means to prove it. Fundamentally, driving is not a right but a privilege, which has to be earned (albeit, it is easy to earn). If it takes additional laws to insure the safety of other drivers, then they should be passed. No one is forced to drive so if you don't like the new laws, you can always take other transportation.