\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 https://abc7ny.com/politics/ny-senate-introduces-bill-to-ban-texting-while-walking/5302620/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 42 minutes ago, \GoBillsInDallas/ said: https://abc7ny.com/politics/ny-senate-introduces-bill-to-ban-texting-while-walking/5302620/ Not wearing a seatbelt. Jaywalking and crossing against the light. Illegal. Not a surprise, less people you have to scrape off the street. Speaking of nanny state, you know what's illegal in Dallas. Dildos. In fact, speaking of nanny states Texas has got some of the weirdest and most backward laws in the nation on the books. You probably knew that though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 The point isn't which state it is. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGee Return TD Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 The headline New York State Senate introduces bill to make texting while walking illegal is incorrect. The bill makes it illegal to text while in crosswalks. "This is a bill that says don't text while crossing the street, wait the 10 seconds, to get to the other side," Queens Senator John Liu said. I'm for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Callahan Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 More revenue from victimless crimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Imagine a US state where locksmiths, pastoral counselors, home security companies, and acupuncturists do not have to be licensed by the government to do business. They could pursue certification with a private organization if they wanted to, but they could decide not to as well. Would chaos ensue? Recently, the state legislature in my home state of North Carolina approved draft legislation that would undo licensing requirements for 15 professions, including locksmithing, pastoral counseling, and acupuncture. At present, practicing in these professions requires licensure by the state, but this bill would dissolve that requirement for these professions. . . . And what if the state decides not to serve as licenser? Will private organizations step in? The answer is an almost certain yes. Take athletic trainers, one of the professions the North Carolina bill would remove licensure requirements for. Becoming an “athletic trainer” in North Carolina requires a state license, but becoming a “personal trainer” does not. It turns out, however, that most employers seem to want only certified personal trainers. So where do personal trainers get certified? Often, employers will only hire trainers with college degrees in a field like exercise science. But there are also — you guessed it — private certifying bodies for personal trainers, such as the National Personal Training Institute and the International Fitness Association. Why do employers tend to hire trainers who are certified? Presumably, it’s not because of any government demands, but because they find those trainers to be better for business. Locksmithing is another profession for which the North Carolina bill would dissolve licensure requirements. To help us predict the outcome for the state’s consumers, we can look to Great Britain, where the government imposes no licensing requirement on locksmiths. British locksmiths can, however, pursue certification with the nonprofit Master Locksmith Association and other similar organizations, which allow locksmiths to advertise as certified. And, true to form, a good many locksmiths voluntarily acquire this certification. Occupational licensing holds people back, and limits competition. Why Should Anyone Need a License for Anything? The answer, as always, is GRAFT . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-baby! Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 On 5/23/2019 at 9:39 AM, Turk71 said: Not wearing a seatbelt. Jaywalking and crossing against the light. Illegal. Not a surprise, less people you have to scrape off the street. Speaking of nanny state, you know what's illegal in Dallas. Dildos. In fact, speaking of nanny states Texas has got some of the weirdest and most backward laws in the nation on the books. You probably knew that though. Ok then! I have broken the law in Dallas a few times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 On 5/23/2019 at 6:43 AM, McGee Return TD said: The headline New York State Senate introduces bill to make texting while walking illegal is incorrect. The bill makes it illegal to text while in crosswalks. "This is a bill that says don't text while crossing the street, wait the 10 seconds, to get to the other side," Queens Senator John Liu said. I'm for it. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 11 hours ago, BigMcD said: Ok then! I have broken the law in Dallas a few times just by showing up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 9 hours ago, Chef Jim said: Why? because he has a Beginners Mind. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 1 hour ago, 4merper4mer said: I was going to say the same but he’s not worth the time or effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Can you imagine life without the nanny state? Poor, brutal, unhealthy, dirty, nasty and scary! I so wish Conservatives would form their own Libertarian waste land and all just go away there. I'd support building a wall around Dumb*****astan to keep them in there. Happy Memorial Day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Tiberius said: Can you imagine life without the nanny state? Poor, brutal, unhealthy, dirty, nasty and scary! I so wish Conservatives would form their own Libertarian waste land and all just go away there. I'd support building a wall around Dumb*****astan to keep them in there. Happy Memorial Day!! so... i guess in effect what you're saying here, is that your parents still get a babysitter for you when they go out because your too afraid to be left alone. Edited May 27, 2019 by Foxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koko78 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 4 hours ago, Tiberius said: Can you imagine life without the nanny state? Poor, brutal, unhealthy, dirty, nasty and scary! Man, I think it would be terrible. You'd wind up with something like this: With the population using the streets as toilets, needing to be cleaned daily! Oh wait, that's California, the premier nanny state. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 32 minutes ago, Foxx said: so... i guess in effect what you're saying here, is that your parents still get a babysitter for you when they go out because your too afraid to be left alone. I highly doubt that. In the past 2 years they've "accidently" left him in 4 restaurants, 5 gas stations and 13 interstate rest stops. In fact one time they left him at home with the front door unlocked and a pile of newspapers on the front porch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 On 5/23/2019 at 8:56 AM, \GoBillsInDallas/ said: https://abc7ny.com/politics/ny-senate-introduces-bill-to-ban-texting-while-walking/5302620/ what am i supposed to do trying to make a left-hand turn in my car and 5 people who have the light to walk across are texting.... 10 seconds, 15 seconds.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koko78 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Just now, row_33 said: what am i supposed to do trying to make a left-hand turn in my car and 5 people who have the light to walk across are texting.... 10 seconds, 15 seconds.... Hit the accelerator, and let Darwinism take it's course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 14 minutes ago, Koko78 said: Hit the accelerator, and let Darwinism take it's course. yeah, that is a thought for a second or two.... always one looks up and dashes out in half a second. in Toronto you have 6-way crosswalks with 2/3 of people starting at their phones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Can I read a book while crossing the street? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koko78 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Just now, Chef Jim said: Can I read a book while crossing the street? Books: yes. E-Books: not unless you want to pay a fine or have @row_33 run you over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Koko78 said: Books: yes. E-Books: not unless you want to pay a fine or have @row_33 run you over. i wouldn't run anyone over, trouble is in Toronto the SUV behind me honks the horn when i actually wait for the red to turn green before I go straight through a four-or-eight lane intersection. Buffalo's fun is the stop lights are so low that you can miss a few... Edited May 27, 2019 by row_33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koko78 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 19 minutes ago, row_33 said: i wouldn't run anyone over, trouble is in Toronto the SUV behind me honks the horn when i actually wait for the red to turn green before I go straight through a four-or-eight lane intersection. Buffalo's fun is the stop lights are so low that you can miss a few... That used to annoy the hell out of me when I lived in the city. Stop at the line, and I couldn't see the ***** light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 18 minutes ago, Koko78 said: That used to annoy the hell out of me when I lived in the city. Stop at the line, and I couldn't see the ***** light. i was aware once that, oh *****, i just went through a light, hope it was green or nobody was watching me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 13 minutes ago, Koko78 said: That used to annoy the hell out of me when I lived in the city. Stop at the line, and I couldn't see the ***** light. My first new car had a sunroof specifically so I could see the lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 13 minutes ago, DC Tom said: My first new car had a sunroof specifically so I could see the lights. just as bad was Pittsburgh bridge beams blocking exit signs, GPS has helped out a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azalin Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 On 5/23/2019 at 8:39 AM, Turk71 said: Not wearing a seatbelt. Jaywalking and crossing against the light. Illegal. Not a surprise, less people you have to scrape off the street. Speaking of nanny state, you know what's illegal in Dallas. Dildos. In fact, speaking of nanny states Texas has got some of the weirdest and most backward laws in the nation on the books. You probably knew that though. Is any of this learned through personal experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 I thought the legalization of marijuana and Pokemon Go would eventually lead to a federal ban of texting while crossing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 18 hours ago, Foxx said: so... i guess in effect what you're saying here, is that your parents still get a babysitter for you when they go out because your too afraid to be left alone. What a brilliant comparison! Yes, because Medicare is taking care of mom, the EPA is making sure our air quality isn't like New Delhi's and criminal enterprises like Trump University get shut down I need a babysitter. Why not just say we don't need to enjoy a fair and just society? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 NYC teachers allegedly told to treat black students as ‘victims’, ‘punish’ whites. In NYC schools, ‘racial equity’ = favoring black students no matter their socioeconomic status. Related: NYC Department of Education-sponsored group said Asians benefit from white privilege. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE: Louisiana Hair Braiders File Lawsuit to Untangle State’s Unnecessary Braiding License. Lynn Schofield, a plaintiff in the lawsuit, experienced firsthand the harms of Louisiana’s unnecessary red tape. She moved to Louisiana in 2000 and opened Afro Touch, the state’s first salon dedicated solely to hair braiding. It was so successful, she expanded her business to four locations with more than 20 employees. But that all changed in 2003 when the Board created the braiding license. Braiding without a license is punishable by fines of up to $5,000 per incident. Unable to fully staff her salons, Lynn could no longer expand her business, and instead was forced to shut down salons. “I want to grow my business, but it’s impossible with Louisiana’s rules,” Lynn said. Today, only one salon remains. “It is unconstitutional to license something as safe and common as hair braiding,” said IJ Attorney Jaimie Cavanaugh. “Economic liberty—or the right to earn a living in the profession of one’s choosing—is a right protected by the Louisiana Constitution.” More like this, please. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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