Chapter 13

I found it interesting that the community is having issues dealing with the very things that brought them together. Clearly they pride themselves in a simplistic lifestyle without the distractions of machines and technology. To bring forth issues on the telephone seems like a decision that will either open or close other doors in the future. It is obvious that some of them members feel telephone communication is necessary or this would not be an issue. Whats striking to me is that this is the first time in quite a few chapters that I began to think that this society is behind the times rather than ahead of the times. These types of issues are only a gateway for what is to come. If the community eventually gives in to telephones being allowed in the home who knows how far along a computer might be. If they justify the need for the telephone for business purposes, its not going to be long before business strictly operate from online. If the community is pushing for a less strict use on phones its an indication that they are willing to push for change. If the community is pressured by its members it will begin to change and adapt and I think eventually come into a modern day thinking and way of life.