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Replying to: snakeweasel (Jan 20, 2009 5:13 am) But because it was a less-than-idea area, the keys needed to be taken out of the lock. But there's no way I was touching them or the car. |
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Replying to: the_big_al (Jan 20, 2009 1:06 am) What is surprising is that some vehicles still will not warn departing drivers that their lights are on. Since my 84 Honda, all subsequent cars we've owned have had a chime that sounds if you leave your car with lights on. Would never think of touching or opening up car door of someone's unattended vehicle. In event of baby or pet in car with windows closed and hot summer day, I would call 911 immediately and standby.
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Replying to: the_big_al (Jan 20, 2009 1:06 am) A small town is way different than a big city though. Heck, if you had a witness, I'd think that you'd be just fine. However, I do understand that we live in an age where doing nice things may still get you in big trouble. 
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Replying to: xrunner2 (Jan 20, 2009 6:23 am)
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Replying to: imidazol97 (Jan 20, 2009 7:37 am) 
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Replying to: davethecarnut (Jan 16, 2009 9:43 pm) 
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Replying to: the_big_al (Jan 20, 2009 1:06 am) I do that as well. But then, I also came from a small town where people did not get into others' vehicles unless for an act of kindness. I don't pay too much attention to lights any longer, as was noted above so many vehicles have a delayed "auto-off" function. But, if I see the vehicle a second time some time later and it is in the same spot with lights on, I will do my best to help the owner out. Nearly always the door is locked, so I pass the vehicle info on and go about my way; at least I tried to help.
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Replying to: xwesx (Jan 20, 2009 9:26 am) DEFCON 2 This refers to a further increase in force readiness just below maximum readiness. The most notable time it was declared was during the Cuban Missile Crisis, although the declaration was limited to Strategic Air Command. It is not certain how many times this level of readiness has been reached. link title Now it is just a reminder the locks are..... locked. 
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I saw something funny this morning, maybe inconsiderate, or the potential to cause a real mess. I was out for a walk, and a middle aged guy pulled up to a dry cleaners in his white E63 with aftermarket wheels of questionable taste to drop off some stuff. He left the car running. With the door open. Nothing was stopping me from simply getting in and driving away, save for my own honesty. The car chase that could have ensued with a machine like that being nabbed by some wannabe bandit would have been disastrous.
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Replying to: fintail (Jan 20, 2009 10:24 am) 
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