People you with cell phones had better wake up and see the truth behind them
these are nothing more then addictive tracking devices!

What will happen with “Wi-Fly”? how long until they find a way to make a call through Skype or some other VoIP.

First off, quit listening in on people’s conversations that you don’t want to hear. If that doesn’t work, act like a human being and try talking to the person. Last resort put on your headphones and listen to something pleasant. The worst possible solution we should be asking for is government legislation on traveling courtesy. Besides, aren’t there more important things for the House Transportation Committee to be working on?

Last note: Does this apply to the phones provided by the airline at each seat for a significant fee, or merely for personal devices?

And while you are at it. Please dont bring kids to movies.

Sounds like an excellent idea!

I can think of about 100 different things Congress should be worrying about (well at least 3) that truly matter and affect our lives. It doesn’t matter what anyone’s personal opinion is on using a phone on a plane. Banning cell phone use simply because it’s a nuisance when there’s no public safety issue is none of the government’s business. Let the airlines set and enforce their own rules.

What’s next? Banning babies who cry a lot?

Not a huge fan of the idea. As is sitting next to a smelly, overweight passenger spilling into my space is bad enough. Add a cellphone and i’ll probably prefer a row boat BUT it’s not a question of comfort. It’s a question of legality and rights.

Think of how awful flying is – you are crammed into the cabin, it’s hot, kids are crying, the flight is shaky. Now think about the person who doesn’t know how to control their voice sitting on the other side of their plane talking with a headset on staring into the distance. You will hear a constant barrage of flight updates of “hi honey, yeah, the flight is bumpy and the food has been bad” or after a captain says there is a delay, every person would pick up their phone and call. Allowing cell phones on planes will unleash a fury of air rage and stress.

Email, twittering, IMing, whatever can be silent. Speaking cannot. The government may actually pass decent legislation here.

If they don’t you never know, instead of smoking/non-smoking sections, airlines may want to put together cell/no cell sections.

Any criticism can lead to an argument or offend someone.

We would not have to have these blanket rules if people were just a little more aware of the effects of their behavior on their neighbors OR if people could accept criticism without getting outraged

Imagine how different the world would be in term of rules if we could ask someone to cooperate – and they complied

So now we have pages and pages of laws and rules because we are afraid to talk to anyone – even our co workers or friends