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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 07:10 PM
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Maybe there's another advantage to going to keyless ignitions.
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Mercury
these kids are a product of the hateful political climate.

Whan I was a teenager and saw a nice car, my parents took the time to tell me that if I stayed out of trouble, worked hard, and didn't lead a life that needed excuses... that I may own such a vehicle one day.

In todays world, these parents are more likely to spew to their teens...

"That guy is an evil business owner or a corporate hack; who doesn't provide adequate health care to his employees, and he's a greedy polluter as well. His success is off the backs of the poor."

And that's how Corvettes and Hummers are more likely to get vandalized these days IMO.

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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Mercury
these kids are a product of the hateful political climate.

Whan I was a teenager and saw a nice car, my parents took the time to tell me that if I stayed out of trouble, worked hard, and didn't lead a life that needed excuses... that I may own such a vehicle one day.

In todays world, these parents are more likely to spew to their teens...

"That guy is an evil business owner or a corporate hack; who doesn't provide adequate health care to his employees, and he's a greedy polluter as well. His success is off the backs of the poor."

And that's how Corvettes and Hummers are more likely to get vandalized these days IMO.
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