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Texting while driving | Globe Editorial

Social pressure to the rescue

October 1, 2010

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A study that suggests that anti-texting laws haven't reduced the number of accidents doesn't undercut the strong arguments for these laws. But it does show that law enforcement and simple social pressure have an important role in stamping out an indefensible practice. (Full article: 258 words)

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