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Do you believe that long-term cell phone use can cause cancer?
Asked at Massachusetts Street on July 24, 2008
“I think there is a high probability that is the case.”
“No, I think there would be a lot more people developing cancer if cell phones were really causing it.”
“I believe it’s a wives’ tale that moms made up to keep their daughters from asking for cell phones.”
“There is no way anyone can tell at this point. Cell phone usage has increased steadily since ‘88, but you don’t see the same trend with cancer rates. The problem is that it could take a long time to cause people cancer, so we won’t really know until later on.”
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jonas (anonymous) says…
Probably not cancer, but I think they fund terrorism. Every time you send a text page, kids, every time!
Say_no_to_energy (anonymous) says…
Michelle, you are wise beyond your years!
jumpin_catfish (anonymous) says…
Yes, of course, I'm secretly a super genius with special knowledge about everything. What a dumb question LJW! You might as will ask how I feel about it, either way (how I think or feel) its meaningless.
autie (anonymous) says…
so what doesn't cause cancer in this day and age? cellphones more likely will lead to carpal tunnel syndrome
RETICENT_IRREVERENT (Ronaldo Ignacio) says…
Damn bunch of PBS watching ninnies...What do you think they invented tinfoil for?
ohjayhawk (anonymous) says…
I thought it was invented for hockey thugs.
Easy_Does_It (anonymous) says…
They certainly will kill a great deal of your time. Most cell phone conversation by teens must go.... "what are you doing?, Not much what are you doing?, What do you want to do?, I don't know what do you want to do?........"I also see your choice of counter tops can be deadly, - http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/24/gar...
sgtwolverine (anonymous) says…
No, but I do believe long-term cell phone use can cause insanity. Or a headache. Same thing, really.
prospector (anonymous) says…
I am more likely to believe that ipods will cause hearing damage.
toe (anonymous) says…
Cell phone are far more damaging to you wallet.
consumer1 (anonymous) says…
I believe believing cell phone can cause drain bramage is un-believeable.
consumer1 (anonymous) says…
R I too funny!!! ;o)
JSDAD (anonymous) says…
the new cigerette, i dont care if they could figure out how to inject nicotine through the ear piece
RETICENT_IRREVERENT (Ronaldo Ignacio) says…
prospector,I am more likely to believe that arthropods are an ingredient in crab cakes.
acg (anonymous) says…
I sure hope not. But then again, as someone pointed out above, everything causes cancer so why would I stress cell phones?
beatrice (anonymous) says…
Four out of five doctors prefer Nokia Wireless!Who cares what the average person "thinks" will cause cancer. Either it does or it doesn't. Even if it does cause cancer in some people, more people are likely to die or be killed because of phone use while driving. The good news -- death by car accident cures brain cancer. "This just in .... Saliva causes cancer! But, only when swallowed in small amounts over a long period of time." -- the late, great George Carlin
woodenfleaeater (anonymous) says…
I believe that cell phones can cause unattentive driving syndrome, rear ending syndrome and bad grocery cart pushing syndrome. As for the cancer, only time will tell. As for myself, I don't own a cell phone. I would consider owning one if they came out w/ one that could only be used to dial 911.
Pywacket (anonymous) says…
Oh, no!! Mine mostly resides in the back pocket of my jeans or shorts. Does this mean that I will get a** cancer in 20 years or so? Will there be a cure for a** cancer by then?I'm going to start the Cure Rampant A** Cancer Keogh (CRACK) right now, just as a precaution. PM me with your credit card info and I'll take care of your tax-deductible donation for you. Support CRACK and save your a**!!
beatrice (anonymous) says…
Hey Py, here is my credit card number: **** ****** *****, expiration date 8/12. Thanks for providing the encoded safety feature. You "crack" me up.
Pywacket (anonymous) says…
MD~ She just needs to slink those pants down a few inches ahead of the throne, then back gracefully to the seat. As an older, more experienced woman, you should be teaching her this stuff. ;-) I've never dropped mine in. Give her time--she'll learn to get her slink on. But don't forget to have her send $$ to CRACK--and to encase her cell phone in lead, just in case.
ohjayhawk (anonymous) says…
"But don't forget to have her send $$ to CRACK-and to encase her cell phone in lead, just in case."So, if the a** cancer doesn't get you, the lead poisoning will? ;-)I will be sending my contribution to CRACK as soon as the money from the nice exiled prince from some African nation hits my account... should be any day now...
woodenfleaeater (anonymous) says…
Pywacket - If that happened putting your phone in your back pocket, what does it mean when you keep one in your front pocket?
Pywacket (anonymous) says…
Thanks, Bea! Your receipt will be sent as soon as you choose which Mogul-Level T-shirt you'd prefer:"CRACK saves A**es""Shove Dollars Into CRACK 'til it Hurts!""It's Your A**---It's Your CRACK! Donate today!""Assert Yourself--Support CRACK Now!"Take a CRACK at Can Cancer!"or supply the slogan of your choice. Sizes: s, m, l, xl, xxl, xxxl. Colors: Mahogany, Walnut, Chocolate Chip, Mocha, White Whale, Blossom Pink, Rosy Red, Royal Flush.
Pywacket (anonymous) says…
ohjayhawk~ Good point! Maybe a nice plastic cover should go over the lead one. At this rate, we'll cure both a** cancer and compulsive yak syndrome, as the phone will become impossible to use. Can't wait to receive your donation once your Nigerian funds clear. Be thinking about what T-shirt you want.woodenfleaeater~ Hmmmm... I believe that would entail limboing backward toward the toilet seat while shimmying those pants down. You try that and tell us how it goes! But, please--no YouTube videos of the process. By the way, are you a wooden (flea eater) or a (wooden flea) eater? MD~ To my knowledge, I don't know your daughter, but mine just turned 18, so I know we'd have a lot to commiserate over. I'll check PMs later--something I would never think to do ordinarily, but I know there will be PILES of CRACK donations there today.
Aiko (anonymous) says…
What about the "big" Red Bull cancer scare years ago?
RETICENT_IRREVERENT (Ronaldo Ignacio) says…
http://www.mamatang.ca/tinhats/tinfoi...
classclown (Class Clown) says…
Cell phones are wiping out our bee populations.http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/nature/are-mobile-phones-wiping-out-our-bees-444768.html
Sagecasey (Troy Taylor) says…
Only if you are smoking when you are using a cell phone
labmonkey (anonymous) says…
Multi-I have T-mobile I bought when I was in Emporia (I kept my number) and I liked it. T-mobile will answer the phone quickly with an american human instead of many automated menus and outsourced help. I highly recommend T-mobile.For the question in general, if it gets people to quit usuing them in cars, in the gym (I don't need to hear baby-daddy drama when I am on the treadmill...or ever for that matter), in the line at the store, and pretty much everywhere else in this rude society, then yes, it causes brain cancer, impotence, hangnails and funds terrorism. Not to mention, every time you send a text message, and angel DIES!!!