Lawmakers Will Keep You Safe….by Banning the Use of Headphones…
Recently, two senators have been pushing to outlaw the use of headphones while walking out on the street or sidewalk. These senators are Jimmy Jeffress of Arkansas, and Carl Kruger of New York. Jeffress recently abandoned his proposal due to the fact that he received a large number of e-mails opposing his bill. If it were to pass however, it would have been illegal for pedestrians to walk on the street or sidewalk with headphones in both ears. Kruger, on the other hand, is putting even more effort into getting this to pass. Although it may increase the awareness of pedestrians to traffic and other hazards, I really don’t think that this is the way to go. Banning the use of wearing headphones in both ears? It sounds like a ridiculous law to enforce to me.
“What’s next: no walking and chewing gum because some Americans can’t? Just because something is wrong or dangerous doesn’t mean that banning it will solve the problem.” - John Stossel, Libertarian Commentator