What is hanging from your rear-view mirror?

In this article it discusses whether or not to ban the law on hanging dangling items from your rear-view mirror.  There are so many people that hang "dangleys" from their mirror that it shouldn't be illegal.  People that have been pulled over and ticketed for a separate reason, haven't gotten in trouble for their mirror accessories.  Some people thought it was only illegal to have things hung in their rear-view mirror if it was distracting.


"I call it a 'gotcha' law. It's an excuse to pull someone over." This is the best quote because quite honestly, it is very true. In this economy police still have to make their quota of tickets and this is just another excuse for a ridiculous ticket.  Policemen could make their quota in one day if they really set out to do it.


I disagree with this ban. I don't really see how a dangling item like an air freshener really blocks your view, considering your mirror is not dead center of your windshield. This is just another pointless law trying to get the peoples' money in the harsh economy.

Mitch Albom Response

Mitch Albom's point is to show that the statement of Soledad O'Brien about race being a factor in the public criticism was unnecessary. I have to agree to with Mitch Albom because i don't think it was necessary for a news reporter to bring up the racial factor in this situation. Basketball is a predominately African American sport. Race isn't much of a benefactor in this sport. Mitch's most effective point comes in when he talks about LeBron's egotism. According to Mitch, "ego knows no color." When LeBron doesn't give a complete answer on television and says "I'm gonna take my talents to South Beach" -- suggesting that it was 1) more about his talent than anything and 2) time to get set for a party, because South Beach is not where the Heat plays, but it is open all night," it shows a perfect example of LeBron's ego and this is Mitch's most effective point.