Comments on: 3 Reasons Why You Need a Cell Phone

By: Jen

Jen — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:39:15 +0000

While I’m very much into living greener and simpler, I agree that a cellphone is indispensible for the reasons you stated. Unlike my husband however, I don’t need the latest and greatest – just a simple $15 body from OfficeMax with a pre-paid plan so that I have the phone working in case I need it! Works just fine for me. By not getting caught up in the hype of having to have the latest new phone, I feel proud of myself for keeping cellphone carcasses out of land-fill!

By: George

George — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:45:15 +0000

I do see the value in waiting to get a cell phone, or having one that’s only for emergencies in your glove box or something; some of my favorite times ever are unplugging everything and going away for a week. It’s a bit of a shock to come back but it’s worth it to go.

By: Dina

Dina — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:42:34 +0000

I think any responsible parent has to have a cell phone, and because I want to be able to check on them I need my kids to have them too. Hey, so I’m spoiled, but I want to be able to get in touch with my kids instantly. Period.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:40:12 +0000

I think the more complex list would be “Why WOULDN’T you get a cell phone”! It seems like there are thousands of reasons to get them, and not very many in favor of holding out; unless you’re like irrationally afraid of technology, or something.

By: Dan L.

Dan L. — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:33:27 +0000

Yeah it’s crazy that some people still don’t have cell phones. Honestly, this isn’t like a boat that you need to jump on, it’s the inexorable movement of the earth beneath your feet. Keep up or get left behind!

By: Jenna Marshall

Jenna Marshall — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:29:36 +0000

I’ve had a cell phone for what feels like the past ten years. I don’t think it’s quite that long, but it has to be pretty close. Anyway, I can kind of see the benefit to not having a phone. There’s a kind of craziness to always being connected; it’s really hectic!