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Expediously approve the use of ereaders and other electronic devices on aircraft including the use of wifi

Created by J.T. on December 29, 2012

The current rules make no sense. If commercial aircraft were that sensitive to radiation, airplanes would already be falling out of the sky because electronic radio waves are already there. There does not seem to be any scientific reason for this ban, so let's get with the modern age and change the rules. Otherwise, if these devices are really that dangerous, aircraft attendants should be required to sweep the aisles with devices that detect wifi, Bluetooth, and cell phone signals to detect devices inadvertently or purposely left on.

Innovation: Arts & Technology
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