OK, “at least as dangerous” -
my point was that those who don’t want laws against this behavior are arguing that someone has a right to do something more dangerous than driving drunk.
There don't need to be laws against texting. Wreckless, and inattentive driving laws have been on the books in most states for years. Why add texting? Is it not already inattentive or wreckless? Simply inform the public that the cops will write a ticket for inattentive driving for anyone texting while doing under x miles an hour, and wreckless driving for anyone exceeding that speed if they are texting.
That's what a county sheriff did near my hometown in Idaho. Caught texting? Well, that's inattentive driving and a ticket. See you in court.