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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?

Old Woman

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

Asian Man

Gordan Rami,
Repairman
"But...but...what about the disastrous effect cell phones could have on aircraft navigational systems?! Nooo!"

Young Woman

Brenda Ellis-Lee,
Salesperson
"I don't know. Last year, the airlines lifted the ban on seat-kicking and look what happened."

Young Man

Joe Callister,
Cashier
"Awesome! Now I can call my girlfriend and join the Mile High Solo club."

Black Man

Tyler Wilson,
Systems Analyst
"What an ideal marriage of the Wright Brothers and Alexander Graham Bell. And Kafka. And Pavlov. And Mengele."

Old Man

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

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