American Voices

The In-Flight Cell-Phone Ban

February 9, 2005 | ISSUE 41•06

The FCC is currently reviewing its ban on the use of cell phones during flights, but many passengers say they like the restriction. What do you think?

  • If they lift the ban on cell-phone use, they better lift the ban on passengers beating the shit out of each other, too.

    Carla Sparks
    Chef

  • But...but...what about the disastrous effect cell phones could have on aircraft navigational systems?! Nooo!

    Gordan Rami
    Repairman

  • I don't know. Last year, the airlines lifted the ban on seat-kicking and look what happened.

    Brenda Ellis-Lee
    Salesperson

  • Awesome! Now I can call my girlfriend and join the Mile High Solo club.

    Joe Callister
    Cashier

  • What an ideal marriage of the Wright Brothers and Alexander Graham Bell. And Kafka. And Pavlov. And Mengele.

    Tyler Wilson
    Systems Analyst

  • Now the only thing left is to fill the cabin with ankle-deep brackish ice water, and air travel will be about perfect.

    Toby Leiffert
    Teacher

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