argu31

31.The following appeared in the editorial section of a newsmagazine.

"Some states are creating new laws that restrict the use of of handheld
cell phones by drivers of automobiles. Such legislation, however, is sheer
folly. Although some people with cell phones undoubtedly cause problems on
the road, including serious accidents, the majority do not. Besides,
problems are also caused by drivers who are distracted by any number of
other activities, from listening to the radio to disciplining children.
Since there is no need to pass legislation restricting these and other
such activities, it follows that there is no need to restrict people's
freedom to use a device that they find convenient-or helpful in
emergencies."

1.没有提供相关的数据太说明因为手机而造成的事故在所有事故中所占的比例，即便比例很低，但是有可能因为造成的后果很严重，同样也需要立法进行规范。

2.没有证据表明对诸如听广播这种行为不需要立法规范，如果这种行为的确引发了相当多的事故发生，仍然需要进行立法限制。

3.即便不需要立法限制上述行为，结论仍然是不科学的。首先，个人很难界定危险情况的范围，其次也很难有标准来识别哪些设备是方便并且有用的。