The phone rules

Although I do agree that cell phone usage can distract us from learning in the classrooms, I would have to disagree on the no use of phones in the hallway. Technically we're not in class when were between classes, so I don't think our phones should be taken away when we are actually not in class. So who cares if we check our email, send a text message, or go on a game. Some of the messages are important like who's gonna pick me up or ride the bus because no one is going to pick me up. All we have to do is to get to class on time and be prepared. If we are late for class then it is our fault for not being to class on time. I think our teachers just need to be on the lookout for phone usage in the classroom not in the hallway.