ON THE STREET

This week the Southeast Missourian asked, "Do you think people who hold pets in their laps while driving should be cited?"

Niki Jones, St. Louis

"Yes, because if there was an emergency or they would have to turn, it would hinder them from trying to make that left or that right."

Sally Adams, Jackson

"Yes, because it's a distraction, and we have enough distractions without having an animal in our lap causing us to not pay attention to the traffic."

Betty Metcalfe, Cape Girardeau

"I don't do it when I'm driving, but I do it when I'm a passenger. Not really. It probably is dangerous, though."

Leslie Moss, Cape Girardeau

"I believe they should. It's like talking on a telephone. I would say you're just not giving the road 100 percent of your attention."

Marc Marlin, Cape Girardeau

"No. Warning. I think a warning would be sufficient the first time."