Not a cell-out yet
I still don't own a cell phone, but my resistance is waning.
Then somebody (you know who you are) does something rude or pompous with one and my resolve stiffens.
No way the FAA should permit cell phone use on commercial airliners.
Meanwhile, Judith Martin (better known as Miss Manners) this week offered her theory on our fascination with being heard and being seen as we're allegedly having private conversations:
"It's like children getting new toys. But the excitement is over. People should be over it."