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Hot damn, I didn't know they had these......But I now know where I can order one.

Far too many people are inconsiderate with their cell phones.

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Wow, up to an $11,000 fine for the first offense if you get nabbed using one.

Pass.

Matt

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Yea, it is a steep fine.
I know I'll never order one, but it would be soooo sweet at times.

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Anyone who thinks freedom comes cheap, please put the blindfold on and stand against the wall.

Many times I believe Americans will have to take back the country and start a new government.

Where I live, cell phone technology hasnt really caught up. Almost nobody has them. Society is much nicer without them. Very handy to have for sure at times. Imagine life without people walking through the store on the phone. Its much more pleasant.

You got that right, the only thing I like about them is the contact I have with my two kids when they are out - other than that these days of "constant availability" is truly over the top.

It would have been nice to have this in the classroom since cell phone ringing is very distracting while lecturing. But, after the Virginia Tech shooting, that will never happen, now.

I resisted getting a cell phone for many years since I like the idea of being incommunicato for periods of time during the day; it's peaceful. But when I found out that it would be a cheaper method of calling family (we are all over the country) than long distance charges, I caved.

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I know what you mean.
It's sad that you can't even go and have diner without people talking out loud on one.

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Anyone who thinks freedom comes cheap, please put the blindfold on and stand against the wall.

Many times I believe Americans will have to take back the country and start a new government.

I am blown away with how much thier use has grown. When I travel somewhere everydamnbody has one. Where I live if you cant reach somebody, you just call the radio station and they will put a message on the air to call you. You folks can keep them damn things away from me.

I switched to VOIP about a year ago it cost me $40.00 per month and I get unlimited calls to anywhere. All you need is a high speed internet connection..

What's VOIP? I'm intrigued, because I wouldn't mind not having a cell.

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Don't forget - every mobile phone has an off switch.

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And I use it often. Try getting students to remember it; that's another story.

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I am an American. That's the way most of us put it, just matter of factly. They are plain words, those four: you could write them on your thumbnail, or sweep them clear across this bright autumn sky. But remember too, that they are more than just words. They are a way of life. So whenever you speak them; speak them firmly, speak them proudly, speak them gratefully. I am an American. ...a tradition

Voice Over Internet Protocol

Basically it packetizes your phone call and sends it to the recipient.

In order to be mobile with it, though, you'd have to be in an area with wifi coverage (or use a cell phone).

IMHO, the technology still has a little way to go. That, and my phone provider won't let me get rid of my landline and keep my DSL.

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When I taught, I had an easy policy. If I see the phone, it's mine for the day. If I see it again, it's mine for the year.

Funny, all it takes is one nabbed phone and I didn't see another one.

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Thanks! Then I think I'll keep my eye on the advances in this VOIP. When it gets better and wifi is more available (although we have a lot of free hot zones around here), it sounds like a pretty good idea, to me.

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I am an American. That's the way most of us put it, just matter of factly. They are plain words, those four: you could write them on your thumbnail, or sweep them clear across this bright autumn sky. But remember too, that they are more than just words. They are a way of life. So whenever you speak them; speak them firmly, speak them proudly, speak them gratefully. I am an American. ...a tradition