Personal Tech – New York Mulls iPod Ban on City Streets

A New York state senator has proposed the idea of making it a crime to use electronic gadgets like iPods and Blackberry phones while crossing the street. He seems to think that fining people will somehow stop them from doing stupid things like walking in front of a bus. While the intention of protecting the public is commendable, I doubt this will work. There’s a reason pedestrians have the right of way…