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Definitely true, but unfortunately, that is also the part that is difficult to easily explain to some people. Yes, we all should have certain rights and not have those rights encroached upon by others. However, for any society to function well, there have to be certain compromises and typically that means there are some limits to doing whatever you want as well as the consequences which are naturally incurred by doing so.

That is where it is not so black and white and easy to see right from wrong sometimes. Sure someone can use a phone in a theater or other public venue and encroach upon another’s right to fully enjoy the experience and the consequences are shared with all those around, but for the most part just results in a general annoyance for all. On the other end of the spectrum, someone using a cell jammer to enforce their rights may unwittingly be preventing critical and potentially life saving communications from occurring in another area, perhaps the parking lot or other public area directly adjacent without either party realizing what’s really happening. What can be hard for some to comprehend is that the consequences of their actions could be dire and be borne by some other completely innocent individual, who may or may not actually be in the area, referring of course back to the doctors, ems, fire, police and ordinary people example. Whether your country allows the use of such devices or not, you should think carefully and thoughtfully before using such devices.

As the old saying goes, just because you can do something, does not mean that you should.

KuoH