Opinion

Stopping cell-fish behavior

The Issue: Writer Kevin Williamson, who stopped a rude theatergoer by tossing her cellphone.

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I’d love it if cellphone vigilante Kevin Williamson ran for mayor (“The Making of a Mayor,” Editorial, May 18).

Almost anyone would be better than Nanny Bloomberg.

When he announced his candidacy for mayor in 1965, a reporter asked William F. Buckley Jr. what he would do if he won the race. He replied: “Demand a recount.”

Joseph DeMartino

The Bronx

Bravo, Williamson!

He should have tossed the rude cellphone user along with her phone.

The cellphone has become the tool of millions of intrusive and rude morons. I am tired of listening to blabbing boobs loudly describing anything from marital troubles to inane weekend plans for all to hear.

The next time you are within earshot of a public babbler, check to see if he/she is carrying a book. It is very unlikely, since this type of creature is likely an illiterate solipsist.

I was a friend of Bill Buckley and worked on his campaign for mayor.

I stand ready to join a “Williamson for Mayor” effort and its promotion of civility over boorishness. Three cheers for the hope someday of a return to public peace and quiet.

Anthony Spinelli

Manhattan