Wireless Debate

Wireless Debate Laci Hepditch

Cell phones are no more harmful than any other devices used by man. Testing has proven that cell phones are no more harmful than other devices that we use on a daily basis, like power lines, microwaves, or x-rays. Personally, I would be more afraid of catching cancer from a tanning bed than I would from using a cell phone.
First, cell phones are no more harmful than power lines. According to the articles that we read, people believed a while ago that the radiation put out by power lines could cause certain types of cancer. Because of this fear, scientists began doing studies to find out if this was true or not. Eventually they found that the radiation from power lines was so low, that it would not cause a lot of problems in people.
Second, cell phones are no more harmful than microwaves. I remember being younger and having my mother tell me not to stand too close to the microwave. Just a few weeks ago my grandmother told me not to stare into the microwave because it could cause cancer. However, as the articles that we read said, scientists have come to the conclusion that the radiation put off by a microwave is not enough to make people sick or cause cancer.
Third, cell phones are no more harmful than x-ray machines. For many, many years people have depended on x-rays to determine if they have broken bones, or to see things inside them that cannot be seen by the outside. However, it has been proven that x-rays can be harmful. They can cause lots of problems, including cancer and infertility if they are not used carefully. As a result, people have to wear lead vests, and the operators must stand behind protective screens. The levels of radiation in cell phones have been proven to be way less harmful than this, and safe for use by people.
So you can see, cell phones are no more harmful than any other devices used by man today. Cell phones are no more harmful than power lines, microwave ovens, or even x-ray machines. I would be more nervous of the radiation put off by a tanning bed than I would be by a cell phone. If you are still worried, I would recommend that you use an earpiece or headset to help ease your mind.