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Avatard · 10-26-2009, 04:44 PM

The problem is that public phones are vanishing, a relic of the past largely un-needed in today's cell phone ubiquitous world...so for those without a cell phone, 911 rescue is no longer a corner phone booth away.

It would appear that the service provides just enough talk time for emergency use, with additional minutes available for purchase.

Papa_Complex · 10-26-2009, 04:45 PM

They can still be found up here, and it isn't too difficult. I have to admit though that while in the US I generally find them with the handset ripped out.

However in a good bunch of urban centres if you buy the $20.00 Best Buy special cell phone you've got something that will dial 911 for life.

Amorok · 10-27-2009, 11:20 AM

We have lots of working payphones here, by Wally world and the liquor stores. After Katrina when cell service was down I used them to call for pickup during recovery ops. I have an old cell phone wired into my glove box to call 911 if mine gets crushed in an accident. Free cell phone = fail.

Avatard · 10-27-2009, 03:45 PM

I agree. I think we've proven to be pretty shitty educators. At least if we guaranteed everyone access to the world's collective knowledge (the Internet being the single largest repository of human knowledge), some might at least educate themselves. People should at least be given the access to this learning as a right.

It would help prepare this country's citizens to better compete in the world economy, in which we are currently losing ground fast.

Most other advanced nations don't just have better healthcare, they have better Internet too.

Welcome to the new third world. We really need to play catch up now.

shmike · 10-27-2009, 03:58 PM

You guys are right: Free internet for e'rybody!!!!

How should those that can't afford AOL be accessing the WWW?

Should Uncle Sam provide free computers as well?

Maybe the cell phone that was the original topic of this thread should come with an unlimited data plan?

Smittie61984 · 10-27-2009, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avatard

I agree. I think we've proven to be pretty shitty educators. At least if we guaranteed everyone access to the world's collective knowledge (the Internet being the single largest repository of human knowledge), some might at least educate themselves. People should at least be given the access to this learning as a right.

It would help prepare this country's citizens to better compete in the world economy, in which we are currently losing ground fast.

Most other advanced nations don't just have better healthcare, they have better Internet too.

Welcome to the new third world. We really need to play catch up now.

My school has a computer lab open from 8am-10pm for students (Monday-Saturday). You can do your research there (or in the schools library) and print your reports. You can also use microsoft word and powerpoint. Don't forget free wifi that you can use with your computer. Claiming "I don't have a computer so I can't go to school and educate myself" is bullshit. I've gone by at night and seen single mothers in there busting their asses to better their lives. Hell, you can go buy a used $200 laptop and stop at any starbucks or McDs and get free Wifi.

Or you can get the Comcast 4g wireless internet for $30 a month.

No need for Government Internet. The private sector is doing a great job with it.

Avatard · 10-27-2009, 04:07 PM

Hey, Shmike...other countries send their kids to college.

Don't you think we could at least give them the American booby prize, and "let them eat Facebook"?

shmike · 10-27-2009, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avatard

Hey, Shmike...other countries send their kids to college.

Don't you think we could at least give them the American booby prize, and "let them eat Facebook"?

We send our kids to college too.

Free computers or free data phones which is it you prefer?

Avatard · 10-27-2009, 04:13 PM

Split the difference. iPhone.

/sarcasm

shmike · 10-27-2009, 04:14 PM

I thought you hated Apple?

10-26-2009, 04:44 PM	#1
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	The problem is that public phones are vanishing, a relic of the past largely un-needed in today's cell phone ubiquitous world...so for those without a cell phone, 911 rescue is no longer a corner phone booth away. It would appear that the service provides just enough talk time for emergency use, with additional minutes available for purchase. __________________ Insert free thought here.

10-26-2009, 04:45 PM	#2
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	They can still be found up here, and it isn't too difficult. I have to admit though that while in the US I generally find them with the handset ripped out. However in a good bunch of urban centres if you buy the $20.00 Best Buy special cell phone you've got something that will dial 911 for life. __________________ "Everything's better with pirates." - Lodge, "Dorkness Rising" http://www.morallyambiguous.net/

10-27-2009, 03:45 PM	#4
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	I agree. I think we've proven to be pretty shitty educators. At least if we guaranteed everyone access to the world's collective knowledge (the Internet being the single largest repository of human knowledge), some might at least educate themselves. People should at least be given the access to this learning as a right. It would help prepare this country's citizens to better compete in the world economy, in which we are currently losing ground fast. Most other advanced nations don't just have better healthcare, they have better Internet too. Welcome to the new third world. We really need to play catch up now. __________________ Insert free thought here. Last edited by Avatard; 10-27-2009 at 03:50 PM..

10-27-2009, 03:58 PM	#5
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	You guys are right: Free internet for e'rybody!!!! How should those that can't afford AOL be accessing the WWW? Should Uncle Sam provide free computers as well? Maybe the cell phone that was the original topic of this thread should come with an unlimited data plan? __________________ Racing For Smiles

10-27-2009, 04:07 PM	#7
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	Hey, Shmike...other countries send their kids to college. Don't you think we could at least give them the American booby prize, and "let them eat Facebook"? __________________ Insert free thought here.

10-27-2009, 11:20 AM	#3
Amorok Issukangitok Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Biloxi, MS Moto: '06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Posts: 2,225	We have lots of working payphones here, by Wally world and the liquor stores. After Katrina when cell service was down I used them to call for pickup during recovery ops. I have an old cell phone wired into my glove box to call 911 if mine gets crushed in an accident. Free cell phone = fail.

10-27-2009, 04:13 PM	#9
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	Split the difference. iPhone. /sarcasm __________________ Insert free thought here.

10-27-2009, 04:14 PM	#10
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	I thought you hated Apple? __________________ Racing For Smiles

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