In a KSPR Daily Download segment we discussed using cell phones while driving. The topic came up after a story KSPR's Emily Rittman did about teens texting and driving. You can read and watch her full story by clicking the link under "Related Content."

We wanted to know if you think cell phone use while driving should be banned. Many of you responded with a lot of mixed answers. Keep the discussion going by leaving your opinion below. Here are your Talk Backs...

“Absolutely not!”

“No, but people should be more careful.”

“Yes it is dangerous without handsfree” –Charles

“No it shouldnt. I think that they should first banned females putting on make up while there driving.”

“Yes!”

“No” –Jason

“No we are a free people and enough freedoms are already infringed. If you are found guilty of driving and talking and are in an accident then the fine should fit the person not paying attention”

“It probably should for safetys sake, but then i would be breaking the law on a regular basis for the sake of convenience”

“No, because most people can concentrate on driving and talking on the phone at the same time”

“Yes.you should b focused on defensive driving.”

“You use an ear piece while driving.”

“YES ! I saw a high school girl going down Glenstone on the phone eating an egg Mc Muffin.Elbows on the wheel.” –Dave

“Talking on your cell phone is ALREADY banned. The law requires that the driver of a motor vehicle have BOTH hands on the steering wheel while driving. PERIOD!!! That automatically makes it illegal to drive while talking on your cell phone. Get legal, folks!” –Paul

“Yes most certainly, people should not be talking on a cell phone while driving.”

“Cell phone use isn't the actual problem. The type of use is. Talking on the phone is no different than when you are talking with a friend in the car or listening to music. Texting should absolutely be banned! Nobody has any reason they need to text rather than talk. I have friends that send me texts while we are both driving. It is dangerous simply because either person is taking their eyes off the road for extended periods of time. Nobody is above the danger. Nobody.” –Dave

“I think that cell phones should be forbidden or outlawed because there are too many accidents, and people don't pay attention to where they are going.” –Pam

“Yes because they cause wrecks”

“Yes most definitely. I'm 52 see way too many people not paying attention. Just the other day a girl was heading my way here at the lake of the Ozarks in these hills and curves was all over the road crossing center line coming towards me. When we passed she had her cell phone with both hands on top of the wheel dialing or whatever. Other peoples safety far outweighs the right to use cell phones while driving. No earphones either. Drive and concentrate on what you are doing. Then everybodys insurance might down. How many accidents arecaused by in attention. 13 14 years ahgo here at the lake a person I knew was one of the first to get a mobile phone. Saw him talking on it all the time. It wasn't 3 or4 months before he hit someone in the rear. Enough said.” –Charles, Lake of the Ozarks

“Ppl should use a hands free device if they need 2 use their phone.” –Jen

“Saving people from their own retarded habits, like this one, should be a matter of common sense, not another practically unenforceable law passed that people will more than likely ignore out of apathy. Naturally, this piece of wisdom will just as likely be ignored, but opinions were asked for, so there's mine.”

“The cell phone companies already have the technology to prevent or severely limit the use of phones while driving. The phones automatically switch from cell tower to cell tower to keep the strongest signal possible for the customer. They know the location of the towers, and how far apart they are. They keep detailed information every number dialed (therefore phone use while moving could be tracked as well) they could use this info to identify habitual "traveling users" and limit the availability for them to use the phones for calls or texting while the phone is identified as moving.” –Tony, Lebanon

“Nationally, approximately 5,000 teens die every year from traffic accidents; according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the average of teen traffic accidents in Missouri is equal to one injury or death from teen driving every 25.4 minutes; Teen Research Unlimited stated in 2004. Ford Motor Company research shows that teens are four times more distracted than adults by cell phone use when driving; the National Transportation Safety Board listed prohibiting teens from driving with cell phones as a 2005 “Most Wanted” Highway Safety Improvements Federal Issue; This is why the Missouri Congress of Parents and Teachers (Missouri PTA), its units and councils, (representing 80,000 members statewide) urge legislators to prohibit teenagers who are driving under a permit or an intermediate license from driving while talking on a cell. Also, the Missouri PTA urges adults, when driving, to serve as the example for teens by either refraining from talking on a cell phone or stopping the vehicle to talk on a cell phone. (Adopted at the 2006 Missouri PTA Convention).” –Donna, for Missouri PTA

“No, I dont think a law banning cell phones while driving would be a good idea. Fact is, texting while driving is pretty stupid and dangerous, however a law banning that is just one more step towards a socialist repulic in the U.S. In other words, the government cant protect us from everything nor should they have the power to do so.”