Citing the ban as setting the wrong precedent and creating its own public safety hazard, the Battery Geeks have launched the I Walk, I Cross, iPod petition, where mobile electronics enthusiasts are invited to voice their discontent with the proposed legislation that has nationwide implications.
The I Walk, I Cross, iPod petition advocates education over legislation to mitigate the public safety risks involved when using handheld devices while crossing the street. Its simple goal is to create a public dialog reminding everyone to look left, right and left again.
To distribute their message, the Battery Geeks have launched a MySpace page to reach its concentrated population of mobile, tech-savvy users. The iPod has become a symbol of this generation, and MySpace is the ideal vehicle to promote crosswalk safety and distribute a petition for positive social change.
Battery Geek spokesman Kevin Eich notes, "Whether legislation or a dead battery encroaches on an individual's mobility, our company is dedicated to empowering portable electronics users in every sense of the word. This petition represents our commitment to over-arching philosophies of independence, personal freedom and net neutrality."
This small company's lofty goals reflect similar sentiments in the burgeoning MySpace community, and the Battery Geeks believe education is a much more effective tool to create public awareness. The idea of legislation is well intended but hardly practical. Enforcement drains public safety resources which are better utilized in combating serious crimes.
While the petition may seem as frivolous as the legislation itself, the Battery Geeks stand by its simple message of crosswalk safety, and to encourage participation, everyone who signs the petition is automatically entered into a free drawing for a 100-hour iPod battery.
Eich explains, "If the New York Legislature does not consider the I Walk, I Cross, iPod petition to be adequate opposition to Sen. Kruger's proposed legislation, we find it ironically appropriate to be selling a 100-hour iPod battery to a jogger who can only run laps around a single city block ... Sticking with our educational premise, that's more than 1,200 laps over a four-day period."
The I Walk, I Cross, iPod petition is accessible at www.myspace.com/batterygeeks.
About Battery Geek Inc.
Battery Geek Inc. specializes in state-of-the-art external battery packs designed to give electronic devices the longest possible run time while keeping them operating at their highest performance. In addition to presenting batteries and accessories for sale, Battery Geek is committed to providing knowledge and education regarding battery power in order to empower mobile electronic users everywhere.
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