Cell phones and safety

THE EDITOR, Madam:

THE SCARES about cell phone safety due to the powerful transmitter so close to one's head may have substance, but I was interested to see that someone is selling an adhesive patch to stop those 'harmful electromagnetic waves', to put over the speaker, where sound waves come from. If put over the antenna, presumably it would stop the phone working!

The question is whether there is anybody, perhaps the Jamaica Bureau of Standards, who can investigate what look like scams, and protect the gullible public who have been scared by the media? Magnetic devices for your fuel line to 'orient the molecules in the gas' are another wonder needing a look.

Speaking of cellular technology that does work, Mr. Prescod should definitely get hold of the 'cellular blockers' available for restaurants and concert halls (they have caused a 'right to use my cellular' fuss in England). These, if mounted in the prisons, might help prevent inmates from arranging freedom bids when they go to the hospital, or from running gangs or drug organisations from their cells. Perhaps the British could donate them as part of their assistance.

I am etc.,

STEPHEN HODGES

P.O. Box 597

Kingston 10

Jamaica

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