My letter to the editor was so good they just stole the idea and even used my words

Here they go again, making criminals out of people who actually do have common sense.

BARRE -- Put down the flute and keep your eyes on the road.

And
forget about sipping that cup of coffee on the way to work, or smoking
a cigarette on the way home. It could soon be illegal in Vermont.


Lawmakers are considering a measure that would ban eating,
drinking, smoking, reading, writing, personal grooming, playing an
instrument, "interacting with pets or cargo," talking on a cell phone
or using any other personal communication device while driving. The
punishment: a fine of up to $600.