Walking And Talking

[Moozik: Gary Numan - On Broadway (Live)]

In Illinois, you walk, you talk, you get fined.

According to an article on WBBM Radio's Web site, White wants the state to pass a law prohibiting people from walking across the street while using a cell phone. A bill along those lines has already been introduced in the Illinois House.

White told WBBM he still wants the state to pass restrictions on drivers using cell phones, but he also wants a ban on texting or talking on the street in the state's larger cities.

State Rep. Ken Dunkin introduced House Bill 4520 on Jan. 17, which would make it a petty offense for a person crossing any street in the state to use a cell phone at the same time. If the bill is passed, a person caught could be fined up to $25. The bill is currently in committee.

So presumably you won't be allowed to talk to the person walking beside you either. If you're going to ban talking on the phone, surely it only makes sense to ban all talking no? Silence on the streets I say!

It's a good thing government is here to help us in our daily lives isn't it? Good grief.