The In-Flight Cell-Phone Ban

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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