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Why single out smart phones? Computers, hybrid batteries, coffee makers, watches, pacemakers... onehandle Nov 2012 #1
Because unlike computers, coffee makers, pacemakers, etc., MadHound Nov 2012 #2
Makes me feel a bit better... Lizzie Poppet Nov 2012 #10
Well I know republicans won't help out in this case The Straight Story Nov 2012 #12
Since I don't have a 'smart phone' does that mean I'm not an American? Bluenorthwest Nov 2012 #13
I hated my Epic 4g, and got Samsung Galaxy 3, and I'm happy with it. Panasonic Nov 2012 #28
At least the article doesn't single out Apple products. NYC_SKP Nov 2012 #3
I'm reading this on an iPhone 5. Jackpine Radical Nov 2012 #27
They're a newer technology and thus more convenient to get outraged about. (nt) Posteritatis Nov 2012 #19
I give up. How many? Iggo Nov 2012 #4
What, can't read the article? Need everything spoon fed to you? n/t MadHound Nov 2012 #5
You asked. I thought you knew. Iggo Nov 2012 #7
Well, for what it's worth, I buy used phones. I get out of date but badassed Windows phones Edweird Nov 2012 #6
I don't have a cell phone, so zero :) The Straight Story Nov 2012 #8
Likewise! WinkyDink Nov 2012 #24
I asked it, but Fla_Democrat Nov 2012 #9
Just wait until its attorney moves in with you. DevonRex Nov 2012 #26
I don't know...it's next to me at the TwilightGardener Nov 2012 #11
...asks the person using the same technology to make a blog post on a computer. brooklynite Nov 2012 #14
Well, not exactly the same technology, MadHound Nov 2012 #15
My only question is your age. aletier_v Nov 2012 #23
None.. I don't have one..don't want one SoCalDem Nov 2012 #16
At least as many as my car has? Lex Nov 2012 #17
never had one quinnox Nov 2012 #18
I have a dumb phone. undeterred Nov 2012 #20
Dumb phones have rare metals too. nt onehandle Nov 2012 #21
How many animals have you killed eating meat? undeterred Nov 2012 #25
None. I am a vedge! this is temporary. Nov 2012 #31
We have a vegetarian household. onehandle Nov 2012 #33
How many people has your CAR killed? aletier_v Nov 2012 #22
28, but I'm working on my aim. n/t cherokeeprogressive Nov 2012 #29
Thank you for that article! countryjake Nov 2012 #30
How many people have medical equipment which uses rare earth elements killed? Or how many killed DeschutesRiver Nov 2012 #32
I'll call Siri and ask RobertEarl Nov 2012 #34
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