Take a good look, friends. Last week I met a fast-moving businessman who had been trying to keep up with his email and texting through his Blackberry (aka: "crackberry") device and in the course of doing so got broadsided by another vehicle just a day prior to my meeting him. He and his truck rolled three times before coming to a stop. Lucky for him, he was able to walk away. He could have just as easily died or, just as worse, killed someone else.
Modern technology is indeed a wonderful thing. But it carries with it a responsibility. If it is so important you respond to someone's mail or send someone something, it's worth the few seconds of your time to pull over and give it your full attention.
I'd like to note that my new friend is not the kind of guy who has any mental problems--he's no loser. In fact, he's a top professional in his field which is an area of "high finance." This fact underscores that these little devices can indeed be difficult to put down and therefore the amount of sheer intention you might have to bring to bear in order to do so.
DON'T BECOME A STATISTIC!
I'd appreciate it if you'd spread this word. If this guy was txt'ing while driving, you can bet there are others who are tempted to do so and often give in. The email can be handled later. Getting (and keeping) a life is something you don't want to put off.
