What will it take?

What will it take for people to understand it's not worth it to drive and talk or text? For me, it took loosing a grandmother and a cousin in a car accident due to the irresponsible actions of someone using their cell phone. One split second and many, many, many lives were forever changed. I'm driving home from work today and almost overcome with rage as I watch a young woman in her sporty car chat away with arms waving as she talks. I'm not one to judge about being an animated talker but in the car??? A few days ago I watched a man text while navigating the narrow streets on the way to work downtown. I get it - you're important. The person you're talking to may be important too but do you understand that there is not ONE person on this Earth that is so important it is worth risking your life or the life of someone else for a quick phone call. If you're that important - they will understand when you tell them you are in the car and will call them back. For the 5 people that read this blog, pass this message on. In the months after the wreck, I wrote about things like this out of sadness. Now, I post due to anger. It makes me angry that we drive down the road and think we are special and will stay safe. That's NOT the case! And for those of you that don't text and talk while driving...your friends, family, co-workers and complete strangers are putting your life at risk when they use their phone in the car. That should be enough to get your attention. Please do your part!