Today, I saw something that reinforced my radical belief that smartphones should be banned.

This young lady was with her toddler waiting on the signal to cross the intersection. Instead of paying attention to her child, she was looking at her phone. The toddler literally stepped into the street while traffic was coming. I didn't see what happened afterwards. I kept driving (I could not have possibly had time to stop and do anything...) but was praying the child would be safe.

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Grateful4you · M

Last night, I was in the emergency room due to Status epiliepticus (seizures) The ER nurse was on her phone the entire two hours I was being treated. I wanted to shove here phone somewhere the sun don't while. Believe that!

Justice4All · 36-40, M

@Grateful4you What is going on with these people and why arent there any hospital policies against that?

Grateful4you · M

@Justice4All They went along with the signs that read, "Treating your pain is our first priority" They just stopped caring about medical thics.

bijouxbroussard · F

@Grateful4you Where I go to the doctor you have to put your phone away once you come in, and that goes for the staff, as well. I’ve seen people asked to go outside if they need to use their phone. A nurse such as the one you encountered would be risking her job.