The Electronic Pacifier of the 21st Century The cell phone is one of the greatest inventions in human history and there is no doubt they can save your life. There is also no doubt people are addicted to their electronic pacifiers and it's causing a ton of trouble. People—especially teens—are holding on to their cell phones as if they are waiting on a call from the organ transplant clinic. However, try taking the phone away and watch the withdrawal symptoms kick in.

The rest of us must put up with cell phone zombies bumping into us, holding up traffic, yelling into their phone, and just plain being a nuisance.

However, while being a nuisance is bad, it is nothing compared to the very real danger associated with driving and using a phone, or the ongoing debate if cell phones cause cancer and other health problems.

And who can forget the joy of receiving the cell phone bill, although I know you would like to.

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