Football field Quote by Jennifer Lee Carrell
““Right, then.” He pointed across to a bank of phones against the wall. “If you want to check your voice mail, now’s the time.” “Where’s my phone?” “Out of service.” “It was fine in the car.” “It’s not fine now.” “What’d you do to it?” “Put it out of our misery. I’m sorry, Kate. But every minute it’s on, you’re traceable to within the length of a football field, anywhere on the planet.””
About This Quote
A tense scene where characters discuss the risks of a phone’s location being tracked, emphasizing urgency and the desire to disable it.
In simple terms: Urgent discussion about phone tracking risks.
Key Takeaway
Disable devices that expose you.
Themes
technology
privacy
security
Mood
tense
urgent
cautious
Type
dramatic
warning
When to use this quote
- travel
- field work
- emergency response
- personal safety
Key Concepts
digital surveillance
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- What are safer ways to protect location data?
- When is disabling a device justified?
A Different Perspective
May cause panic or overreaction.
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