When roaming around the Skyline campus many people are texting and talking on their phones. Both texting and talking on the phone can be dangerous because it takes ones concentration off of the task ahead of them.

Sometimes you may even see someone walking around campus talking to themself; they aren’t talking to themselves, they are Bluetooth-ing. Bluetooth is a little piece of plastic that goes in your ear and enables you to pick up your phone calls without putting the phone to your ear.

In July 2008 California laws were passed to make all drivers wear a Bluetooth piece while driving or receive a ticket.

People have mixed emotions on Bluetooth pieces and why they are necessary. Jonah Lu, a Skyline student, believes that Bluetooth is really handy but is still a burden.

“I don’t really know if its necessary but it does make driving safer, but is still a big distraction”. She also felt confused about the laws while using Bluetooth “I think if your 18 you’re not allowed to use it at all, but if you’re 18 or older you must use it”.

Along side of her was another Skyline student, Briane Nuval, who had a different opinion on Bluetooths and phone companies in general.

“Phones are a distraction, but a blue tooth can help. Phone companies will make their money regardless”. Briane also brought up the issue of people walking and using Bluetooths “People walking and using blue tooth’s makes it easier to use talk on the phone because it’s compact and light, making life easier”.

People have their different opinions on the Bluetooths.

John Halloway a security officer for Skyline, believes, “Cell phones in general are a distraction when you’re driving, when your driving the only thing you should be doing is driving.”

While some people had few words to say about Bluetooths, other had more feelings about the personal effects on the body. Pablo Gonzalez, a Skyline counselor and service coordinator feels Bluetooth is a useful tool.

Pablo also mentions, “I wouldn’t personally use one [Bluetooth] because of the hazards that may occur. We don’t know how the frequency affects humans”.

Overall the people of Skyline have mixed emotions on Bluetooths. Some people believe that Bluetooths are a necessary piece to make life easier, while others believe that Bluetooths are a big distraction.

Cell phones should only be used to communicate with other people strictly for business or emergencies. It is perfectly fine to use your cell phones to talk to family or your loved ones, but in your personal space, not everyone else’s.

What happened to using the phone and keeping personal issues to oneself? Nowadays people using their Bluetooths in the supermarket might leak out much more information than we wanted to hear.

The Bluetooth is also an expensive device so people should be sure it will benefit them. The invention of the Bluetooth was very smart, but until I learn more information about the side effects it has on your health, I will continue to look at my phone before I answer it.