Imaginary Proposal

Imagine the Pendleton City Council is considering a proposal that would ban the use of cell phones in privately owned businesses. This would be places like restaurants, movie theaters, and retail stores. Any violators would be subject to a fine. Would you agree to pass this, or do you disagree?

If we were going to be subject to a fine for using a cell phone in a privately owned business, wouldn't we want to know why? First off I would want to know what me using my cell phone in a restaurant, would have an effect on anyone else. As you can see I would be against any proposal such as this one. Honestly I think the idea of this is a bit ridiculous. Most laws are made to protect, or prevent people from something that could be dangerous. Such as keeping skateboarders, or bikers off city sidewalks. The skateboard law prevents pedestrians from injuries. I would want a sufficient enough reason to be kept from using my phone. There would be simply no reason to take a step like this.