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“Banning of Cell Phones in Private Places”
The use of mobile phones has had a great impact on the lives of many people. While mobiles were initially intended to act as a media of communication they have turned out to be a valuable asset to the public. It also led to the growth of the mobile infrastructure owing to the huge investments done by private companies. However, as the use of mobile phones increases, the danger it posts also elevates. Hence, some law maker advocates the banning of cell phones not only in public places but also in private, such as restaurants, movie theaters, and retail stores. Regulating cell phone use is important, because “a well-crafted cell phone policy will…address serious issues concerning the safety, security, and privacy of cell phone use” (Legal Zoom 2).
There is a personal implication of the use of mobile phones in restaurants. According to Glaser (2007), cell phones kill face to face interaction. Observing people inside the restaurants, they often take photos or interact with the virtual space instead of the people they are dining with. This practice that has been flooding the digital era does not only kill the time of the person but also the moment (Glaser 2007). Thus, banning cell phones in restaurants will promote greater camaraderie and interaction among diners.
In movie theaters, the public is advised to turn off their cell phones before the movie starts. This is due to the fact tha…