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Should cell phones be sold with a health warning label?
Asked at Massachusetts Street on April 30, 2010
“No, I don’t think so … there is research out there, but there is always a risk with anything.”
“I believe so … they supposedly cause brain tumors, and just driving around talking on them is not a good idea.”
“If there is no real (medical) proof that it causes any harm, I don’t see any point in scaring people right now.”
“I believe they should. I’ve had friends with brain cancer, one of them now dead.”
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Comments
RETICENT_IRREVERENT 3 years ago
autie, Do you have any fashion influences? Tell us a secret.
snap_pop_no_crackle 3 years ago
Life should come with a warning label. "You won't get out of this alive."
whats_going_on 3 years ago
lol
jonas_opines 3 years ago
Oh, so that's what the spam looks like.
nobody1793 3 years ago
Caution: Cell phone may cause you to drive like a complete jackass. Do not use while operating heavy machinery.
Olympics 3 years ago
did someone listen to this american life this past weekend?
thebigspoon 3 years ago
No
CWGOKU 3 years ago
Yes, The warning should be to my kids to quit texting at the dinner table or Dad will hit them with a T-Bone upside the head.
Paul R. Getto 3 years ago
There was an interesting piece on the radio about this. 75% of the studies funded by people who have a vested interest in the phone business say they are relatively harmless. 75% of the studies funded by groups who have no vested interest in phones conclude they may have some influence on the human body. It's wise to be careful and to not use them more than necessary, to keep them turned off while on or near your body and to use the speaker function when you can. In another context, imagine someone said to you: "Hold this microwave transmitter next to your ear several hours a day or put it next to your gonads and we'll see what it may do to you." One commentator noted we are conducting the largest experiment (uncontrolled) every know with the human race. The results will become evident in about a generation. It will be interesting. Perhaps, if we get lucky, the phones in pockets and purses will sterilize stupid people?
iamtired 3 years ago
"One commentator noted we are conducting the largest experiment (uncontrolled) every know with the human race. The results will become evident in about a generation."
The rest of the story? The comment was made about the Obama administration.
snap_pop_no_crackle 3 years ago
NPR is the third leading cause of smug in America. It's only a few points behind the Prius and Apple computers.
75x55 3 years ago
Well, I'm good either way - I never answer my cell phone anyway, so it works out.
Used to have a pager in the day, but it was a pain, so I fixed it by taking the batteries out.
You just have to know how to deal with technology and it's effect on your quality of life.
RETICENT_IRREVERENT 3 years ago
I keep mine in my front pocket. I hope the boys are OK.
Dejacrew423 3 years ago
I'd rather them come out with a book on cell phone etiquette and give it to every person who purchases a cell phone. I have so many pet peeves when it comes to people and cell phones, especially when it comes to texting!!
CWGOKU 3 years ago
I was having a good day good day, I took today off to get ready for a party tonight that we are having and Tom has to go and mention Obama and damper my mood...
raerae 3 years ago
Quite frankly, if any of you read your owner's manual, you'd find that they are sold with warnings.
There are specific instructions for how close to the body it should be held/carried/attached.
RETICENT_IRREVERENT 3 years ago
Then how far from the twins is a safe distance?
dogsandcats 3 years ago
The only thing NPR is good for is curing insomnia.
snap_pop_no_crackle 3 years ago
TMI!
RETICENT_IRREVERENT 3 years ago
space,
You should listen to 12.160MHz AM from 11 am to 1pm. OR you could stream it here on the interwebs http://gcnlive.com/ListenLive/windowsmediafreeNtwk2.asx
RETICENT_IRREVERENT 3 years ago
It ain't your regular NPR.
budwhysir 3 years ago
um why?
somedude20 3 years ago
For the Hog: One day last summer, Bob and Tony decided to take the bikes out for a spin before a show. They were having a blast, until suddenly, and w/o warning, Dylan's bike stopped working. They tried everything, but couldnt get it to start again. Since the idea of Bob clinging to Tony's back for 60+ miles back to the venue was simply out of the question for both parties, they pushed the bike back to the little town they'd just passed, and took it to a mechanic's. The mechanic only had one other vehicle to finish first, so he suggested they try the little restaurant at the other end of the block. So they did. It was nice to be out of the sun a minute. Tony had a tuna sandwich and Bob had the fish and chips. After eating, they went back to the mechanic's. -Did you get a chance to look at it? Bob asks. - It looks like you just blew a seal, was the mechanic's reply.
Bob reached up and wiped the corners of his mouth. "Nah, thats tartar sauce"
da2yl2on 3 years ago
well while they are at it, please slap some warning labels on the outside of bags containing greasy fast food
Liberty275 3 years ago
Everything should have a warning label because enough of anything will kill you.
CWGOKU 3 years ago
Moderation in everything. Except Spacehog's bar tab.
mcguirej 3 years ago
All fast food and soda is more deserving of a health warning label than cellular phones.
Cell phones that enhance their search for a network in low signal areas put out more radiation, but that increase in radiation has not been linked to any health problem.
mcguirej 3 years ago
fast food and soda are*
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