Whoops! New Law Aimed at Me?

Chicago is looking at prohibiting cell phone use while walking across the street. I know I made fun of the (idiots) in the UK for needing to pad their poles ... but I am a texter-and-walker. I have yet to trip, hit a pole, or get hit by a bus. I am sure its not safe ... but if I cant text (and talk!) when I walk, when will get all of my blogging done? How will I catch up with friends? I do my best communicating when I am in transit from one place to another ;)