Another "Letter of the Day"

Seems like all I ever post here on the Disclaimer anymore is letters to the editor, but that seems to be the only kind of writing I am doing. I do have an interesting story that I hope will develop into a full article, but the final chapter hasn't been written yet, so for now you're stuck with another "letter of the day," as published in today's Winnipeg Free Press.

iPhones a status symbol

Re: Petition blasts iPhone plans, July 2.

I'm a bit perplexed by the whining that has accompanied Rogers Communications' rate-plans for the soon-to-be-introduced iPhone. First of all, as far as I can tell, the entire point of owning an iPhone is to prove that you are hipper and more affluent than the next guy -- kind of like driving a Porsche when a Hyundai would suffice. Therefore, Rogers is actually doing potential iPhone users a favour by limiting the numbers who will be able to afford the service.

Second, the article fails to note the obvious counter-point to the story -- namely that all this anger is directed at something that is essentially insignificant. No one needs an iPhone. There are plenty of other causes in the world that could use the public outrage and media coverage being showered on this powerful, but ultimately meaningless, little gadget.

RYAN KINRADE

Winnipeg