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Re: Cell phones/was Denver Drivers

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

I guess it beats typing to each other on laptops!
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From: Maraya <maraya@uswest.net>
Subject: Re: Cell phones/was Denver Drivers
Date: 2000/06/27
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