TEXTING WHILE DRIVING Published Oct. 1, 2009 By Colleen Newberry Via e-mail -- I'm glad you addressed the growing problem of texting while driving ("A Message to Die For," May/June 2009 Torch, page 7). People are flat out crazy when it comes to this bad habit -- especially young drivers. It doesn't surprise me that it is quickly becoming the new "driving under the influence." But much like drinking and driving, this is going to be a tough problem to stop. Teens are addicted to texting.