Do You Believe This?
@nanette64 (20363)
Fairfield, Texas
May 24, 2016 9:40am CST
One of my biggest pet peeves is the use of the cell phone at inappropriate times; ie: driving, movie theaters, crowded bus, church, classroom, etc. Below you will see a video of a female West Point cadet who is marching during graduation, texting using her dang cell phone. Now I'm sorry, but isn't this a very special occasion?
This is a 'military procession' of graduating cadets from a prestigious academy and she can't WAIT? How rude and disrespectful. I sure the heck wouldn't want to be next to her on the front lines of an engagement.
http://www.insider.foxnews.com/2016/05/23/west-point-cadet-plays-her-cell-phone-mid-graduation-march
http://www.insider.foxnews.com/2016/05/23/west-point-cadet-plays-her-cell-phone-mid-graduation-march
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
24 May 16
I just don't know about society anymore @amadeo . It makes me want to go live in a cave somewhere.
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@amadeo (111937)
• United States
24 May 16
@nanette64 Not the cave but the country.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
24 May 16
That is ridiculous. I hate when we are in church and someone's phone rings in the middle of service. I find it so disrespectful.
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
24 May 16
Exactly @LovingMyBabies . Of all places, you would think it wouldn't happen in a church. I guess the pastor has to put a SIGN out front but then again, to some people, it wouldn't make a difference.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
24 May 16
Some people just don't have a clue when to use their cell phone or rather when not to use a cell phone. The cadet who was on her cell phone during the march was being very discourteous to her fellow cadets and I can honestly say I am not impressed with her at all.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
24 May 16
@nanette64
Lol yeah that might be a thought.
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
24 May 16
I sure wouldn't want her on my squad @Marcyaz . She would get a serious butt-kicking.
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@LadyDuck (502466)
• Italy
25 May 16
@nanette64 The Veterans are right, we should at least try to show some respect.
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
24 May 16
There were a lot of Veterans that were really mad about this @LadyDuck .
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
26 May 16
I couldn't get your link to open but I agree you 100%. The over use and instant gratification drives me crazy. So Rude.
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
27 May 16
I don't own one but think at my age - I'm 70 I think i should have one for the car...@nanette64 We are considering toing that....for emergencies.
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
27 May 16
Well, that's weird. The link was working before. I am a cell-phone hater @PainsOnSlate . I think the only time they should be used is in emergencies.
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
27 May 16
@PainsOnSlate Good idea cause you never know when the car would break down or something serious would happen. Consumer Cellular and Jitterbug have plans for seniors that start at $10 a month.
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
24 May 16
Somehow I think her stint in the military is 'just something to do' @DianneN .
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@Lolaze (5092)
• St. Louis, Missouri
24 May 16
I believe it only because I saw that picture myself last night. So disrespectful! I would kick her out of the military if I was her commanding officer for simple stupidity...anyone with half a brain would know better than to text in that situation.
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
24 May 16
Nothing like graduating and probably getting a write-up in her folder right off the get-go @Lolaze .
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
25 May 16
Some people just can't seem to learn proper behavior!
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@Tampa_girl7 (54715)
• United States
24 May 16
There are certain places and events where cell phones just don't belong.
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
24 May 16
I can't believe that it wasn't stipulated before the march @Tampa_girl7 . But then again, apparently this girl doesn't have common sense.
@norcal (4889)
• Franklinton, North Carolina
24 May 16
The video link is not working for me. When my daughter's boyfriend graduated from Marine boot-camp, he did a little wave to his parents, who were attending the ceremony. He got chewed out; his dad got a great shot of the sergeant screaming in his face.
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
24 May 16
With cellphones in their hands, most of them think they are the best photographer on the planet. many others feel that they can listen to music on speakers anytime anywhere (and some dont even spare the hospitals). And then, when you are watching a Movie at the theater, they suddenly want to see what o'clock is it or even see if anyone has called them... ridiculously insane and one of the finest breeds of people who have yet to learn manners.
@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
24 May 16
That should be allowed. I hate cell phones, I am tired of listening to conversations I don't need or want to hear. I have one, yes, and it is put away in the dining room. It is for emergency only - like if we have a disaster. I am not important enough to have one attacked to my ear thank God.
