“Flotsam and jetsam meaning~
Ships’ goods which are lost at sea. Also used figuratively in non-nautical contexts to means odds and ends, bits and pieces” ~ source: http://www.phrases.org.uk/

Thanks for the comment and reality check.

Always Martha

From the article: “Shortly after boarding, flight attendants are required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to tell passengers to turn off all electronic devices including cell phones and laptop computers. But is it really necessary and what really happens if you don’t?

The official reason for the requirement that electronic devices need to be turned off is to make sure passengers listen to the safety instructions from the flight attendants, reduce the presence of loose objects getting in the way in case of an emergency and to eliminate the possibility of the devices interfering with the airline’s avionics.”

Read more here http://news.travel.aol.com/2011/03/25/do-electronic-gadgets-really-affect-an-airplanes-instruments/

Dear reader, thanks for the reply. We’re not speaking of ‘any’ (reclining) passenger, only those who do so inconsiderately. We’re talking inches here, but there’s a big difference if you’re on the back end.

For example, if I recline I seldom go all the way. And I always look back and at least have eye contact with the person seated behind before invading their space. And I’m not going to throw my seat back if he/she has a meal or laptop open on the tray table.

It’s about consideration and moderation, not right or wrong.

I vote to allow you to make your own decision about your own seat and hope you will allow me the same.