I hate mobile phones. I don't see why people have to be contacted or in touch with everybody at all times of the day. I don't like the noise or intrusion of people talking 'to themselves' loudly wherever I go, the market, concerts, gas stations, restaurants, everywhere. I think it's so rude when someone is dining with a friend or relative and they are happily chatting on the phone with someone like they weren't in someone else's company. We just aren't that important. Things can wait. The world won't fall apart if you can't remind your spouse to get some milk at the store on your way home. I think they could be useful in an emergency but how often is that really the reason you have a phone or how often does that really happen. An emergency phone in your car might be a good idea but leave it there.