The fact alone that you believe that texting is a "slight distraction" while driving, speaks volumes. You, as well as others that do this do not have the right to put my loved ones at risk traveling on the same roads.
Your own words, 9 times out of 10 you are driving down the highway at 70 MPH truly believing that you are more than capable of using your cell phone. Well the statistics say you are not.
Looking back, I did things when I was young that I would never do today as an older adult. I guess its live and learn and a lot to be said about experience.
I hope lady luck stays kind to you, and your ignorance on this subject doesn't bite you or one of your loved ones in the ass some day.