Maybe but think of it this way. Perhaps they aren't the moonbats you think they are. Thousands of cell phones represent a much more difficult trace problem. If they are of the "pre-paid" variety they come with assigned numbers. Be hard to track just which ones could be active tirggers, although it would be easy to just shut down the coverage area (as in the case of NYC a few weeks ago). Not being a demo expert I could be all wet, but that seems to make the most sense as to why they are buying them in bulk.
I agree. I am well aware of their usefulness. I still think they are moonbats though.