Newsbot Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 There is an increase in the number of vehicles stolen in the Isle of Man in recent weeks, Manx police say. Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/...man/7171145.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyboarder Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 This is just a different slant on the three wheeler isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minxie Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Why is it that these days people think that if somebody leaves the keys in their car it is 'acceptable' for some little shite to come along and nick it. Oh you left the keys in, then it's your own fault. No it's not - stealing is unacceptable whether the keys are in the car or not. At what point will be become your own fault that your car gets stolen if you don't lock it away in a garage for the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyboarder Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Lets define stupidity: Your insurance company will laugh its head off and deny the claim if you left the keys in - so I would say that is the basic benchmark of stupidity - your cars been nicked and you won't get any money back on it because you invited someone to steal it by not properly securing it. No, the stupid bit would be telling the insurance company you left the keys in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesultanofsheight Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Lets define stupidity: Your insurance company will laugh its head off and deny the claim if you left the keys in - so I would say that is the basic benchmark of stupidity - your cars been nicked and you won't get any money back on it because you invited someone to steal it by not properly securing it. No, the stupid bit would be telling the insurance company you left the keys in it. It would be in the police report would it not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cret Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Lets define stupidity: I don't think anyone is suggesting it's actually a good idea to leave a car unlocked with the keys in it, but just making the point that they shouldn't actually have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheJudge Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 I think the old bill are only trying to encourage the minority who do leave keys in the ignition of unlocked cars of the potential consequences of their neglect. Having read the press release, it doesn't actually lay the blame at anyone's door. It's standard advice - take it or leave it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Lets define stupidity: I don't think anyone is suggesting it's actually a good idea to leave a car unlocked with the keys in it, but just making the point that they shouldn't actually have to. What next, tell shop keepers shop lifting is their own fault for leaving goods on the shelves for people to buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cret Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Lets define stupidity: I don't think anyone is suggesting it's actually a good idea to leave a car unlocked with the keys in it, but just making the point that they shouldn't actually have to. What next, tell shop keepers shop lifting is their own fault for leaving goods on the shelves for people to buy? I think either your quoting skills leave a little to be desired Albert or you may have the wrong end of the stick but I agree with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonan3 Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 "That man just punched me in the face!" "Oh? Where's your crash helmet, then?" "I haven't got one." "Well...just asking for it, then....weren't you?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahc Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Lets define stupidity: I don't think anyone is suggesting it's actually a good idea to leave a car unlocked with the keys in it, but just making the point that they shouldn't actually have to. What next, tell shop keepers shop lifting is their own fault for leaving goods on the shelves for people to buy? Albert's it's already been done. A few years back, a retailer who had his window smashed and goods taken was told by a policeman: "...well if there weren't such tempting items in the window...." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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