Chapel Hill Councilwoman Penny Rich wants to ban the use of handheld cell phones while driving. I agree that not looking at the road while driving is a distraction. The question is, where does this stop? If you believe the government should protect you from yourself, then why are kids allowed in cars? Kids are the most dangerous distraction on the road today. The reality is that many things are distractions. Rather than turning to government to “solve” problems that are a direct result of our own behavior, let’s just use some common sense and act like adults.