“Liam’s Law”

To the following individuals,

T-Mobile 

            President and Chief Executive Officer

            John J. Legere

 AT&T

            Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors

            Randall Stephenson

 Verizon

            Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

            Lowell C. McAdam

 Sprint

            Chief Executive Officer

            Marcelo Claure

         On September 3, 2016, 15-month-old Liam Kowall was struck by 72 year old Marie Higgins in her car, whom was soon found to be under the influence of alcohol. He did not survive and even under the circumstances, his parents, Mishel and Marcus, are fighting for change. I propose for a change in the process of buying a smartphone. This process should include a mandatory short tutorial from employees on how to download and use apps such as Uber or Lyft. This quick introduction can help prevent predicaments such as Liam’s. Even if customers are not interested in downloading the apps, they are aware of the opportunity to call or order a car to pick them up next time they are under the influence. I am asking companies like AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, and Verizon to join me in this movement. Liam was just a baby who was never able to make his own decision, but with this proposition, individuals can make better decisions to protect themselves and others. I propose this legal notice be called “Liam’s Law” after the baby who lost his life and was able to give life to others by donating his organs. The least we can do as a country is give his name an unforgettable purpose.