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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 7:10 pm
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Originally Posted by Jenbel
So why do passengers feel it is appropriate for them to put their convenience over the safety of everyone else on board?

I don't buy the 'there's never been a crash' argument.
Because despite the best efforts of pax and crew, "illegal" electronic devices are left on every flight and the plane. does. not. crash.

Originally Posted by Dovster
Actually, my cell phone does interfere with my computer. When I leave it anywhere near my PC I can hear the phone through the speakers whenever it does a scan or there is an incoming call.
And does your PC's software crash or produce incorrect computations when your cell phone is near your PC?
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