The Issue
Recently, there has been increased commotion from your citizens about the possible health risks caused by using mobile phones.
The Debate
"Have you seen these statistics?!" yells anti-mobile lobbyist Matilda Lee, gesturing towards a wiggly line on a clipboard. "Mobile phones now kill more people in this country than exploding cupboards, the ironing board, and Godzilla put together! And that's not including the number of people who die every year from car crashes caused by chit-chat while driving! These things fry your brain with microwaves while you speak! We must ban mobile phones now!"
"This is utter nonsense," argues Sophie Dovey, CEO of Amber Phones, while nonchalantly slipping a wad of Yurans into your pocket. "Mobile phones are totally harmless - I'll have you know that not one of our privately-funded studies has found the slightest bit of evidence to the contrary! Have you ever seen anyone drop dead in the street just because they were chatting on one of our new M/A models for sale now at low, low prices? No! It's just blatant scaremongering! I implore the government to dismiss these crackpots' complaints."
"I don't believe they're harmful either," says Mia Barry, a teacher. "But it's obvious to everyone what a detrimental effect it has on our children! Everywhere I look, I'm seeing children as young as four tapping away at the blasted things! Do you know how many lessons I've had interrupted by the 'Crazy Tiger' ringtone? Do you know how many of my pupils think 'great' is spelled with a number? Too many! Only adults should be allowed to own and use mobile phones!"
I am thinking about Option 2, but what would it do besides affecting economic freedom?
