The Town and Country, MO (St. Louis County, MO) board of alderman shot down a bill introducing a ban on cell phone usage while driving  before it was even allowed for a vote.  Alderman John Hoffmann attempted to introduce the well publicized proposal.

This issue is not based on socialism.  It is for saving lives.  The irony is seat belts are mandatory.  Per this logic one would think that cell phone usage while driving should be limited to hands-free usage only.

Alderman Hoffman stated he had the issue floating in his computer while it was under development.  This issue and Town & Country’s position needs repairing.  This is the business of the people and not the security of the politician’s future.