Yellow Journalism Watch: New York Times continues its assault on the freedoms of motorists

For a paper based in the most pedestrian-oriented city in the country, the editors at the New York Times sure have it in for America’s motorists.  For the last few weeks, the Times has been running a series called “Driven to Distraction” about the extreme dangers purportedly posed by motorists who chat on their cell [...]

The war on driving

An American’s car is his castle, and that castle is under siege. The assault on American motoring practices began last Saturday when The New York Times published its lede story on the dangers of driving while talking on a cell phone.  The Times continued the theme Monday, citing recently released study from the National Highway Traffic [...]

#14. Cell phone contracts

The only thing more unpleasant and anxiety inducing than buying a used car is strolling into your neighborhood cell phone store to replace your broken handset. Unfortunately, since the typical cell phone has a life expectancy just shy of that of a mosquito, replacing a cell phone is something we all have to endure with [...]

MINUTEMEN UPDATE: Patriots in Pennsylvania legislature stand up for drivers rights.

A draconian plan to limit the freedom of drivers, bikers and skaters to communicate could cost the city of Philadelphia some $90 million in road and bridge funding if the Pennsylvania legislature gets its way. Patriots in the Pennsylvania house passed legislation that would withhold Philadelphia’s portion of gas tax revenue if the city goes [...]