Post by "Pop" Stran on May 5, 2005 16:54:59 GMT -5
Ever diligent in its devotion to its masters, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has been toiling away to draft regulations that would permit the in-flight use of cell phones.
Who says that's needed?
Why, the cell phone companies, of course.
But then there are those pesky passengers and, maybe even scarier, the flight crews.
From what we see in our travels, if there is one group of individuals in America who are about to lose it, it's the flight attendants.
Their pay has been cut about 27 times in the last few years, the planes are crowded, the passengers pushy, the pilots peeved and snappish.
A survey commissioned by the already simmering flight attendants predicts an outbreak of air rage if cell phones are added to the mix.
Can't say we disagree with this.
Stewardesses aren't the only ones whose nerves are frayed.
One of our favorite delis now prohibits not only smoking, spitting and sexist remarks but also warns customers not to talk on the cell phone while ordering.
Last time we went to the eye doctor (ophthalmologist, not optometrist, just to twist that knife again), a fellow in the waiting room was told to stop his incessant cell chattering or leave.
Apparently treasuring sound more than sight, he did so.
Who says that's needed?
Why, the cell phone companies, of course.
But then there are those pesky passengers and, maybe even scarier, the flight crews.
From what we see in our travels, if there is one group of individuals in America who are about to lose it, it's the flight attendants.
Their pay has been cut about 27 times in the last few years, the planes are crowded, the passengers pushy, the pilots peeved and snappish.
A survey commissioned by the already simmering flight attendants predicts an outbreak of air rage if cell phones are added to the mix.
Can't say we disagree with this.
Stewardesses aren't the only ones whose nerves are frayed.
One of our favorite delis now prohibits not only smoking, spitting and sexist remarks but also warns customers not to talk on the cell phone while ordering.
Last time we went to the eye doctor (ophthalmologist, not optometrist, just to twist that knife again), a fellow in the waiting room was told to stop his incessant cell chattering or leave.
Apparently treasuring sound more than sight, he did so.