March 05, 2007 07:37 PM UTC

Tell Rep. Debbie Stafford to stop reading while driving!

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So, I was on my way to work, I was on 225, about 1-2 miles from I-25, just before the light rail station, at about 8:40 am, and I look over and see this woman reading a blue booklet.  Hmm, I’ve seen people do makeup in the car, talk on their phones but read?

Sure enough, I kept watching and she had her little booklet propped up against the steering wheel.

Then I slowed down just a hair and sure enough, she was trying to merge into my lane.  She merged forcing me to slow down, and if it had been any other driver I would’ve been ticked off – but instead I was wondering how somebody like that could get elected. I suppose I’ve always linked one’s driving prowess to their intellect.  I have always assumed oblivious and bad drivers are as stupid and inattentive in their everyday lives.

As she sped away on the i-25 ramp, going at least 70, I know because I was going 60 and she was still flying away, I was left with the question; did district 40 make a mistake in electing her?  Wasn’t there a better choice?  (Remember, I link driving ability to living ability – for whatever reason.)

I suppose if you are going to read and drive, it’s probably smart not to have a big red “Re-elect Debbie Stafford” bumper sticker and a legislative license plate with the number 40 indicting your district on your car.