>Sure, I lived without it for most of my life, but I know that quite a
>number of times in recent years the cellphone has really saved my bacon.
>My car, my watch, my house they are all things I could live without and
>could be deemed to be luxuries. You could literally call anything which
>is not directly related to the sustenance of life as being a luxury, but
>in most modern Western societies, all these things are considered
>essential to conducting a normal lifestyle.
>We can all do without things, but why should we if we can afford to have
>them?
On this we both agree. I was perhaps making a point and not trying to
argue with anyone or even talk them out of their cellular phone. As you
might remember, I am a happy Nextel customer and I have no plan to give
my phone or pager. I am happily using the unit to talk each and every
day to my best friend. I am able to help others if they need it and the
cellular phone had totally stopped my use of all amateur radio
autopatches. It is nice to have a system where I can visit with others
without the restrictions which are placed on ham radio. I've heard a lot
about you on the subs and hope the traffic continues to favor you. Good
luck and please write any time you like. Welcome to the United States,
even in this mode of communications.
 * OLX 2.1 * To understand other's miseries, look at their pleasures
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