Thread: Take-off, Landing, and Your Ereader -- A Poll
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Old 04-10-2012, 07:49 PM   #243
heeby
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Originally Posted by JimKal View Post
Here is a link to a fairly well balanced article:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/htm...ephones23.html

It indicates that while electronic devices usually don't present a problem, there are instances where they can be problematic. For the relatively minor inconvenience of turning off an e-device for a few minutes during takeoff and landing, I would rather be safe than sorry. If "heeby" above actually had the curate of his or her convictions he/she would let himself/herself be arrested and argue the matter before a judge. Leaving the device on but hiding it is simply an act of cowardice. I don't mean to be harsh but the author is being very self-centered.
Cowardice? That is absurd and you really should apologize for such a ridiculous insult. It's one thing to disagree and even be colorful about it...but calling someone a coward is a step further just intentional malice which you wouldn't do in real life because there are consequences unlike online. Shame on you.

And as someone else tried to bait me with a similar insult...one doesn't need to go to jail to be serious about their position. That is just a ridiculous taunt. But on that note...if you who are so sure oft he danger were convicted in YOUR beliefs you wouldn't fly at all because there are always devices who accidentally get left on or those that the flight crew uses. If you truly feared for your lives and weren't just interested in control you would avoid the danger entirely. But this is not about safety...it is about opinions and people demanding others comply with theirs.

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No, since the impact area is bigger.
I hope this is a joke and I missed the nuance. There are many "allowed" projectiles in the cabin including bags and bodies that will do far more damage than any kindle so that is a non starter.

In the end when these ridiculous rules are rescinded as they have already begun to be...those of you who are so adamant about it will have no other basis for your argument other than "because we were told to" which is just silly. There is no danger, there has never been any danger, and the airlines are changing polices slowly. Are you going to continue to shut things off even when the norm is not to and everyone else isn't? Will these "sources" you cite as why you fear an issue continue to compel you to insist others comply with your wishes even in the absence of the rule?

If you need to be told it is ok to use common sense then that is on you...but you have no business telling me I have to wait until I am told as well...hollow "safety" arguments included.
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