Cell Phone Policy

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Dear, Dr. Heinz

I am writing to you concerning the cell phone policy for Matoaca middle school. I myself believe I am speaking for my fellow classmates in saying that the policy is outrageous. We are strictly permitted to have our cellular device off and in our lockers, and many people disagree with this. I think having our electronics in school is a great idea, and I have a few ideas that can support it. Technology is known for making our lives easier. They do things that may take us hours, takes just seconds, and one of these devices is the cell phone. The first cell phone was invented in April 3, 1973, by Martin Cooper at Motorola. Since then we have made tremendous changes making our phones be able to access the Internet and

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