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Cell Phones

            
             Why have them if you can't use them?.
             Cell phones are taking over America, let's face it, so why are schools taking so long to modernize? In this day and age cell phones are almost a necessity. Not until this recently have cell phones been allowed in schools but use is so restricted they are basically useless. Student should have the opportunity to use cell phones responsibly. .
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             Cell phone use is at an all-time high, and researches believe about 186 million new cell phone subscribers will sign up every year between now and 2007. This cell phone craze is due to the fact that in modern America cell phones are becoming a necessity.
             Cell phones are used for everything from calling for help for a stalled car to calling to tell someone you"ll be late. Today with all this "stranger danger" stuff cell phones are especially helpful for students. With both parents working and student participating in more extra curricular activities cell phones provide a necessary means of communication. .
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             Schools are saying cell phones shouldn't be used at all because they are such a distraction. Distractions in class yes, but in the hallways or lunch, who exactly is being distracted? Other worries about cell phones are that they are expensive and can be stolen easily. Yet schools have the policy that they are not responsible for lost or stolen items, why does this not apply for cell phones? .
             Technology is moving forward at a fast pace, so why are schools taking so long to catch up? Calling your mom at lunch to tell her you"ll be late because you have to take a test after school should be no big deal. Students should have the choice to use cell phones in school. .
            


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1. The impact of Cell Phones on todays society

... are. Some offer a GPS navigational system to help you find driving directions. Of course, many people would be lost without the option to text their friends and family, as well. Cell phones have become a part of people, a way to establish a unique identity. It's not just about choosing a color anymore. Users can choose their ringtones, ring backs, change backgrounds, save screensavers, and personalize ... . Some people even choose to personalize their key pad with different colors and options for each number on the phone. A cell phone is now such an integrated part of society, it is almo...

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2. Distracted Driving Summit Discusses Increase in Cell Phone Related Fatalities

... texting not existed. Because of its existence, fatalities actually increased to 5,870 in 2008 (Hanes). LaHood referred to the recent onslaught of fatalities caused by cell phones as "an epidemic. It's an epidemic because everyone has a cellphone - and everyone thinks they can use it while driving. They can't" (Hanes ... who have joined in these campaigns (Hanes). President Obama himself has strongly urged drivers to stop using cell phones while driving. The transportation department banned commercial bus and truck drivers from texting on the job. They also banned train conductors from us...

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3. The Use Of Cell Phones

... mail and paging, from any location, at any time. This just adds to the list of distractions on the road. By eliminating the use of cell phones on the road, we are also eliminating the special features on the phone, which cause more distractions. All states make reckless or careless driving illegal. ... Conference of State Legislators). The United States needs to take higher action to help reduce the number of accidents due to people using their cell phones while driving because if they do not, the situation will never get better but only get worse. Based on these statistics, why would ....

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4. The impact of Cell Phones on today'ssociety

... of phone, the likes of which had never been seen before. It was the DynAC, a 30-ounce portable, cordless phone. The main use of cell phones was for business communication. It was convenient for businesses to use cell phones because it allowed employees to leave the office and still be able to conduct things from remote places with ease. It connected employees who generally ... businessmen to conduct things from wherever they are, they help people to stay connected to friends and family members. The majority of people purchase cell phones mainly for use in emergencies. Most of the parent...

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5. The Handy Dandy Cell Phone

... eating while driving (PR Newswire 1). Most recently there has been much controversy over one specific distraction, the handy dandy cell phone. Many people want the use of hand-held cell phones in vehicles banned because they are claimed to distract a driver's mind, body, and attention driving (PR Newswire 1). ... arguments against the ban. Most importantly, car accidents will not significantly decrease. Now if more research is put forth into the subject of cell phones and driving, people will still be able to make important calls knowing that there are scientists obtaining more reliable...

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6. Cell Phones in Cars

... an accident, as does any other distraction. But, responsible users can reduce this rate by being attentive, and keeping a watchful eye on the road. According to recent evidence, cell phones aren't the biggest distraction while driving. The University of North Carolina Highway Research Center conducted a study to examine the causes of driver distraction using approximately 32,000 vehicles between 1995 ... they cause accidents? From our data, it seemed to cause a very small percentage of the crashes- (Drivers.com). This proves that when compared to a number of car-related activities, cell...

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7. Cell Phones

... laws against them but I think we should also take a closer look at how well we use them. Most of the people that want laws against cell phones in the car want them because they think they cause many accidents. I am sure that they do cause some accidents but in the big scheme of ... . So even though people feel they are dangerous there are many other distractions that are causing more accidents than cell phones. Another thing that people need to remember is that we haven't had cell phones very long, so of course when they are new people are going to use them more carelessly. When radios .....

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8. Should Cell Phones Be Ban From Driving Or Do Away With?

... ,000 serious accidents that year, leading to 100 fatalities. In 2002, another study was made by the Harvard Center for Risk Analysis. In their study, they found that drivers using cell phones are responsible for about 6 percent of U.S auto accidents each year, killing an estimated 2,600 people and injuring 330,000 others {f}. As you can see, within two years of research, the ... backs this up by mentioning that, "a wireless phone out of all potential driver distractions is the only one that could possibly save your life or the life of another."{f} Though cell phones are useful in case of...

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9. Cell phones effects on society

... once hip pager obsolete for the Filipino youth. One could find a camera, video recorder, radio, Internet, and games on this contraption. Cell phones have made it convenient in communicating and interacting with others, especially here in the Philippines where our location is not really geographically friendly for ... text their friend in Cebu instead of making a long distance call, or writing an email and receive a reply instantly. Another advantage of cell phones is that it provides a sense of security and connectedness. Exactly the motto of Nokia would put it, "Connecting People". Pare...

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10. Cell phones in cars

... have lead to many senseless killings of innocent pedestrians. How many will have to die before the solution of banning cell phones in cars will be put forth and passed? Hands-free phones, the cell phones that have the clever earpiece attachment; are the answer many cell phones users preach. They believe that if one does not need to hold the phone to their ear, they can ... distraction as the root of the problem. That is approximately 4000 - 8000 collisions a day ("Distracted Drivers: Should Cell Phones be Outlawed" July 18, 2000). Cell phones are a distraction in a car, but what about t...

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