The only thing worse than a stranger talking loud on their cell phone, is a being trapped, 35,000 feet above ground, with a stranger talking loud on their cell phone. With a slew of European airliners, such as Air France, beginning to test in-flight mobile use, the US is going to find itself with a decision to make. Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore, has decided to put his stake in the ground, requesting the government to clarify the use of mobile phones on commercial airlines. In his bill, The Hang Up Act of 2008, DeFazio suggests banning voice communication, while still allowing use of text messaging and e-mail capabilities.
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