[politicalwit]

After all them are disabled, they should only be reenabled after the owners personally go to a cell phone store or service outlet and present valid photo ID, verified addresses, bank accounts and submit a thumb print.

What a load of political nonsense!!! There are probably thousands of devices that could be used to trigger an explosive. Next you will be suggesting that a valid photo ID, bank account information, address and thumb print be required to post on Free Republic.

If you're that insecure perhaps you should find a secure closet to hind in.

[oceanview]

none of those remote detonator type of devices are as easy to use as an anonymous activated cell phone purchased for cash.

and in addition to the detonator angle - these phones can be used for communications, also in an untraceable manner.