Should In-Flight Cellphone Use Be Banned by Law?

Check out the debate in this week's U.S. News Weekly

By U.S. News Staff

August 14, 2009 RSS Feed Print

A bill in Congress would bar in-flight cellphone use, declaring it a danger and a nuisance. But critics point to Europe, where some airlines allow phones, and argue that what works over there will work over here. Should in-air cellphone use be prohibited aboard American carriers? Post your thoughts, and don't forget to check out the Two Takes debate in the latest issue of U.S. News Weekly.

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Absolutely not! No way!

Carl Thormeyer of CA 12:22AM August 31, 2009

Cell phones have totally invaded our lives and have created a new "Culture of Rudeness" that is just plain dangerous (people yacking away while driving, walking, ect). For centuries we did just fine without the darned things. I am 44 years old, college educated, and a military retiree. I had a cell phone for a few months, but I found myself so disgusted with other peoples rudeness in their usage of the devices that I stopped using my phone, and turned it into a recycling center.

My vote is absolutely NO to in-flight voice communications.

John Sullivan-Lehmbeck Jr. of TN 11:22AM August 24, 2009

There isn't a single good reason for cell phones to be available in flight. This is one time when Congress is right to regulate.

bluesguy of KS 5:51PM August 20, 2009

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