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Re: Cell phones/was Denver Drivers

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From: Chris
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2000 00:00
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Maraya wrote:

> Ron Miller wrote:
>
> > Now for that cellphone jammer.... :-)
>
> I can't believe how irritated I have become over cell phone use.  This is
> the worst display of having to do too many things at once, to the detriment
> of everyone around you.  I wonder just how many accidents or near-accidents
> have been caused by cell phone use.  In addition, everyone is completely
> "inaccessible" wherever you go.  I used to complain that people weren't as
> friendly as they used to be - that they used to say "Hello!" in the street,
> and fewer do that - but now, everyone's on the damned phone!  Can you see
> the comedy sketch?  Throngs of people in the city, crossing the street,
> driving, shopping, etc., and every single person on the phone?  Even the
> people behind the counters in stores?  Not far from the truth.
>
> Maraya

How about a couple having a romantic dinner, deep in conversation, talking to
each other...ON THEIR CELL PHONES!

Arrrgghhh!
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From: Chris <mine@net.none>
Subject: Re: Cell phones/was Denver Drivers
Date: 2000/06/27
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