Fliers Must Turn Off Devices, but It’s Not Clear Why

Re:Fliers Must Turn Off Devices, but It’s Not Clear Why by beernutz on Sunday November 27, 2011 @11:47PM (#3284581)

No, I think it's EXACTLY the point. Events leading up to the "situation" are likely to grab attention no matter WHAT device you are or are not using. Engines falling off planes and such are VERY hard to miss.

And devices really don't affect people blocking exit rows, etc.

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Re:Fliers Must Turn Off Devices, but It’s Not Clear Why by bjelkeman-again on Monday November 28, 2011 @04:58AM (#3285292)

No, but a device dropped on the floor during an evacuation could mean some steps on it an slips. With a human pileup as a result, when seconds matter to save lives. That said, maybe the should ban magazines and books too then.

Lean back for ten minutes and think deep and meaningful thoughts. :)

Edit: spelling, hardcopy thought added

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Re:Fliers Must Turn Off Devices, but It’s Not Clear Why by ceol on Monday November 28, 2011 @09:36AM (#3285997)

Don't you think if they haven't banned magazines and books, these rules are not about people being distracted?

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