But I do wonder how many of those in high dudgeon about the surveillance of their calls by the NSA are the same ones who habitually have loud cell-phone conversations in public places. Remember when we either made calls at home, or in a phone-booth? And when we really did dial a number? We kept our calls private and personal, and besides not being overheard, we didn't inflict our personal soap operas on the world around us. Convenience trumps consideration. On Christmas Eve, around 11:30 pm, a... Sign in to see full entry.