We've always been mesmerized by flashy ads of mobile phone kits. For a billion-dollar industry, we see the likes of
Maria Sharapova endorsing it with fiery passion like playing tennis. Like a herd of hypnotized consumers, they speak and we heed.
I can't condemn the overwhelming fascination. It's a must-have in this conscious trendy world, plus I'd say that it has considerable benefits in improving life and communication. But with so much freedom and unlimited access, I won't be astonished by its breach to privacy. If the internet has leaks, cellular kits are not excused!
By now, we may have already heard about the tale of a wife, pinning his husband down through texts, sound recordings, or the pornographic sexcapades. There's nothing new, and I think that's dire stupid to even get caught. But have you heard of that suspicious mobile call that caused stir in the Philippine government? In a taped conversation, the president was a suspect to an alleged conspiracy in an election fraud. Now that's disturbing to be an utter joke and poke to politics after the Monica Lewinsky controversy.
Whether you care or not about politics or who won the polls, it only reveals one thing: that with so much freedom, there's breach in
control and responsibility. I, for one, would want my privacy and rights to be respected and protected. And I think as a cell phone user, the industry should also ensure safety and discretion as part of their revolving features.
