Quote Originally Posted by Lady's Human
Sparks, I disagree with you vehemently on this one.

Hospitals charge an arm and a leg for phone usage. If the cell phones don't interfere with their instruments, then I see no reason not to allow them.

Is there some discretion called for? Absolutely, but discretion is called for any time one is having a conversation in a public area, be it on a cell phone or in person.

I wonder why.... perhaps because they don't want every tom dick and harry yaking at the top of their lungs and having everyone and their brother calling so there is non stop ringing going on