Re: Beware of high tech running amok

In article <john-AB669C.02131126022008@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>,
John A. Weeks III <john@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>In article <TaCdndQ6n4aOB17anZ2dnUVZ_jqdnZ2d@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> russotto@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 (Matthew T. Russotto) wrote:
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>> I have keyless entry.  It's called "not locking my door".  Never needs
>> batteries either.
>
>Bad idea.  Not only is it illegal in most places, it also invalidates
>your insurance if it was relevant to a claim. 

Wrong on both counts; I've read my policy.  The law often forbides leaving
the car running unattended, but I've never heard of a law requiring
the doors to be locked.

>And think of the
>consequences if some neighborhood kids figure this out, take the
>car, and end up in a horrible accident.  Do you want to carry that
>around for the rest of your life.

I have keyless ENTRY, not keyless IGNITION.
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