Man Acquitted After Yelling At Loud Cell Phone Talker
Hi-tech addictions not only affect those afflicted, they also can impact others. People addicted to their hi-tech gadgets can annoy those around them.
The Low-Tech Times previously reported on the most rude cell phone behaviors. Loud cell phone talking on a commuter train was not included in our original list, but perhaps it should be added.
Anemona Hartocollis recently reported for the New York Times that a man was pushed over the edge by loud cell phone usage on a commuter train:
All John Clifford wanted was a peaceful ride to work on the 7:39 to Pennsylvania Station….
But all around him, there would be chaos. One woman putting on full makeup while listening to her iPod and talking to friends. Another inviting guests to a barbecue and talking about personal problems. Men chatting on cellphones…
He admitted that he had cursed at a passenger, Nicholas Bender, who was talking on his cellphone…
But after it was all done, Judge Stephen acquitted Mr. Clifford of all charges.
One recommended solution is for other commuter train services to offer quiet cars for those who want them. In my area, the Virginia Railway Express offers quiet cars.