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The British PSA about texting & driving--your thoughts?
Posted by Pasquella • 8/26/09 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
Topics: cell phones, text messaging, text messaging while driving
The British PSA had placed an service announcement regarding the dangers of texting & driving. The video was first banned on Youtube, due to its graphic nature, so I warn you, please be prepared to watch this.
But, my question is, even though this is strong message to save our children as well as adults, do you think it's a bit too much?
Would love to hear your thoughts. If you're not ok with graphic and gory scenes, please do not watch.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGE8LzRaySk
I have mixed feelings on this video, but the message should get out there...
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I watched this video for the first time yesterday.. and it was heartwrenching. I did however find it to be a bit too long. And, as over the top as it was, I guess it accomplishes what it set out to do.. which was really, really make you think about the possible outcome of your actions. -
EMS got there way too quick... -
i'm having an ice cream cone. will watch as soon as my stomach settles.-
this was too mild imo. cracked skulls and bashed in faces would have done a better job. people who drive drunk/texting/high/etc... don't respect their own lives and those of others. kill yourself just not others should be the message.
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Kill yourself but not others? The message should be not to do it.
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You crack me up!
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Maybe they should have thrown in some decapitations of children while they were at it
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oh DB, i thought you'd see that i am joking
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Well, having been a first responder to a few accidents, I don't really like when people joke about it. It's a horrible scene.
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oh cry me a river, these people make the counscious decision to drink then go for a drive and text while driving. the only victims are the ones they hit.
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We need more strong messages like that. It will probably work better than "Hey kids don't text and drive!" -
I'm such a sap, the video made me cry, because that could be one of our kids or siblings, etc. It was way too over the top, but I guess FatX is right, maybe kids need a stronger message so it'll sink in... but wow...that was such a sad thing to watch.
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I think it's like the "Red Asphalt" films they make you watch in driver training class when you're a kid. The stronger the images, the more likely they'll have an impact on you and that you'll actually remember them when you're tempted to be an idiot behind the wheel.
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