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Instruct the FCC and FAA that cell phone use is not appropriate on flights

Created by S.M. on November 21, 2013

The FCC announced today that it is seeking clearance to allow passenger use of cell phones during flights. On the tail of a wonderful move allowing electronics throughout the use of the flight, the FCC seeks to go TOO FAR in this instance. During flights, passengers are forced into a restricted space, often for long periods of time. Forcing them to listen to the inane, loud, private, personal conversations of a stranger is perhaps the worst idea the FCC has come up with to date. This would make an already cranky, uncomfortable travel experience exponentially worse, and as a frequent flier and concerned citizen, I think the administration needs to nip this in the bud. Just because we CAN use our phones at 30,000 feet doesn't mean that we SHOULD be able to.

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