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Regarding "Street-level iPod bill hits a sour note" [Editorial, Jan. 27], lawmakers in Arkansas and New York are claiming that it is dangerous to run or walk while using a cell phone or listening to music in both ears. Going along with that logic, it must also be incredibly dangerous to be deaf. These lawmakers should include walking-while-deaf on their ban list. Eating, drinking and dog-walking are all also distractions, and should be banned as well. Right?

Our country is being divided by political partisanship, our economy is in the toilet and many local and state governments are bankrupt. Thankfully, lawmakers are tackling the national emergency that is distracted pedestrians. This is nanny-state drivel.

Jim Ryan

Huntington

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse. 

Sarra Sounds Off Ep. 35: EI baseball, girls lacrosse and plays of the week On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse.

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