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originalpckelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-21-06 11:40 PM Original message |
Poll question: Would you be annoyed by your car forcing you to wear a seatbelt? |
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originalpckelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-21-06 11:45 PM Response to Original message |
1. I might be bouncing ideas off y'all on this matter... |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-21-06 11:46 PM Response to Original message |
2. I don't need a mommy any more. |
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originalpckelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-21-06 11:50 PM Response to Reply #2 |
3. Then don't make me pay your medical bills... |
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AngryAmish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-21-06 11:53 PM Response to Reply #3 |
7. People that smoke, drink, jog etc. should also stop? |
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Crandor (320 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:02 AM Response to Reply #7 |
10. Do you think it's a good thing that 40 million Americans can't afford health insurance? |
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originalpckelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:02 AM Response to Reply #7 |
11. No, not really. |
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ProfessorGAC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 10:18 AM Response to Reply #11 |
75. Because That's How Mutual Risk Mitigation Works |
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wuushew (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 10:43 AM Response to Reply #75 |
81. Somebody should start a topic just on insurance |
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BattyDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:15 AM Response to Reply #3 |
15. Everyone is guaranteed emergency medical care, if needed |
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originalpckelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:19 AM Response to Reply #15 |
17. High risk stupidity: |
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BattyDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:42 AM Response to Reply #17 |
27. Ok, but ... |
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originalpckelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:45 AM Response to Reply #27 |
29. Actually, the problem lies with everyone insured or uninsured... |
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BattyDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:49 AM Response to Reply #29 |
32. You're right about that |
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aint_no_life_nowhere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:26 AM Response to Reply #15 |
21. I think we should eliminate child birth |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 01:59 AM Response to Reply #3 |
49. My stupidity? For not wanting a car that won't start without a clicked seatbelt? |
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AngryAmish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-21-06 11:52 PM Response to Original message |
4. Minis are seatbelt nazis |
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longship (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-21-06 11:52 PM Response to Original message |
5. I don't need my car to tell me that I should wear a fucking seatbelt. |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-21-06 11:53 PM Response to Original message |
6. I hate wearing the things and never wear them at night outside of the city |
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originalpckelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-21-06 11:55 PM Response to Reply #6 |
9. Why don't you wear a seatbelt? |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:08 AM Response to Reply #9 |
12. because I don't find them comfortable |
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originalpckelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:15 AM Response to Reply #12 |
14. So I take it flying through a windshield is more comfortable? |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:27 AM Response to Reply #14 |
22. It's amazing the kinds of life-changing head injuries you can get from hitting the windshield |
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Der Blaue Engel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 01:59 AM Response to Reply #22 |
50. I was lucky |
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Frank Cannon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 09:42 AM Response to Reply #14 |
69. Probably more comfortable than being impaled on the steering column |
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DemBones DemBones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 03:26 AM Response to Reply #12 |
53. I don't find them comfortable either, but |
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shanti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:56 AM Response to Reply #6 |
35. i'm sorry but |
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shanti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:56 AM Response to Reply #6 |
36. duplicate post |
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Der Blaue Engel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-21-06 11:55 PM Response to Original message |
8. My car already doesn't operate without the proper safety belts being fastened |
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originalpckelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:10 AM Response to Reply #8 |
13. If there were only more like you. |
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Raine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 04:39 AM Response to Reply #8 |
55. Same here... |
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NuttyFluffers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 06:55 AM Response to Reply #8 |
57. i try to do the same here |
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Nicole (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:15 AM Response to Original message |
16. I wouldn't dream of driving without my passengers buckled in |
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BattyDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:53 AM Response to Reply #16 |
34. My car = my rules |
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Nicole (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 01:23 AM Response to Reply #34 |
44. We would get along great on a road trip! |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:22 AM Response to Original message |
18. My 1990 Camry already has passive restraints, but I buckle the lap belt too |
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originalpckelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:29 AM Response to Reply #18 |
23. The wonder of the system is that it tries to eliminate annoyances... |
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LittleClarkie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:22 AM Response to Original message |
19. My friend's Ford used to bring the strap across my body automatically |
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DaveJ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:25 AM Response to Original message |
20. Yes, I believe in freedom |
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Jed Dilligan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:32 AM Response to Original message |
24. I think this was tried after the Nader anti-Corvair campaign |
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originalpckelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:42 AM Response to Reply #24 |
28. Actually many new vehicles have a system which automatically turns off the front... |
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Jed Dilligan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:48 AM Response to Reply #28 |
31. No computers controlling cars, please! |
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rpannier (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:38 AM Response to Original message |
25. Another example of... |
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originalpckelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:48 AM Response to Reply #25 |
30. Are you against seat belt laws? Why? (nt) |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:41 AM Response to Original message |
26. Yes!!! |
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shanti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:52 AM Response to Original message |
33. NO AND HELL NO!!! |
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originalpckelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:56 AM Response to Reply #33 |
37. Would I be able to put you in the category of those... |
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shanti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 01:05 AM Response to Reply #37 |
40. yes you would! |
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greyl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 01:36 AM Response to Reply #33 |
46. That wasn't an automatic seatbelt that saved your life. |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 10:50 AM Response to Reply #33 |
84. I've been in several collisions and always had mine on |
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Eugene (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:57 AM Response to Original message |
38. Seat belt interlocks were tried in the mid-1970's. They didn't work. |
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originalpckelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 01:19 AM Response to Reply #38 |
43. Those systems were not well designed and used simple electronics... |
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SeattleGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:57 AM Response to Original message |
39. Not at all, as I started wearing a seat belt years before it became |
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Hippo_Tron (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 01:08 AM Response to Original message |
41. I'd sure as hell be annoyed if the device broke |
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cigsandcoffee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 01:15 AM Response to Original message |
42. Most new cars seem to have this now. |
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originalpckelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 01:26 AM Response to Reply #42 |
45. Big difference, you'd be surprised how many people ignore the warning... |
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TygrBright (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 01:54 AM Response to Reply #45 |
48. Oh. Two more things... |
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originalpckelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 09:36 AM Response to Reply #48 |
66. No, I hate those kinds of belts as well... |
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cigsandcoffee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 03:04 PM Response to Reply #45 |
92. I couldn't ignore it. I had to find the owner's manual to shut it off. |
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TygrBright (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 01:46 AM Response to Original message |
47. I always wear my seatbelt NOW... |
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LearnedHand (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 02:06 AM Response to Original message |
51. I voted no (k&r) |
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piedmont (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 02:16 AM Response to Original message |
52. yes-- I hate being told to do something I already do. |
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Gwerlain (516 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 03:42 AM Response to Original message |
54. Wouldn't bother me a bit, |
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Raine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 04:43 AM Response to Original message |
56. No seatbelt...no go |
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B Calm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 07:03 AM Response to Original message |
58. It would be just something else that would malfunction and cause you |
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EdwardM (535 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 07:19 AM Response to Original message |
59. Nanny state Government, Nanny Cars, Have we had enough? |
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wuushew (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 09:19 AM Response to Reply #59 |
61. Only if you are on private land |
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EdwardM (535 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 09:30 AM Response to Reply #61 |
62. I'm not willing to give up all rights just because I am on public property just yet. |
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Marrah_G (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 08:22 AM Response to Original message |
60. Bad bad bad idea |
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Divameow77 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 09:46 AM Response to Reply #60 |
70. Exactly |
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originalpckelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 09:57 AM Response to Reply #70 |
72. Good point... |
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Toots (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 09:33 AM Response to Original message |
63. Should be seat belts on motorcycles and helmets on car operators |
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originalpckelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 09:38 AM Response to Reply #63 |
67. Actually, I have been working on a type of airbag... |
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regularguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 09:35 AM Response to Original message |
64. Yes. I always buckle up, but |
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noonwitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 09:35 AM Response to Original message |
65. I wear mine all the time anyways. |
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SmokingJacket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 09:42 AM Response to Original message |
68. I would be irritated as hell. |
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ThomWV (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 09:54 AM Response to Original message |
71. One Of Our Cars Had Almost That |
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zappa_parappa (280 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 10:12 AM Response to Original message |
73. Yes, it would annoy me...that damn beep that goes off now annoys me |
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originalpckelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 10:15 AM Response to Reply #73 |
74. Would you be annoyed by having to put the groceries in a restraining bag? |
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zappa_parappa (280 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 10:20 AM Response to Reply #74 |
76. I think if groceries were meant to be restrained, they'd come with bungies |
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Divameow77 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 10:31 AM Response to Reply #74 |
77. What about items that won't fit in a bag? |
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originalpckelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 10:58 AM Response to Reply #77 |
86. If you want to move furniture... |
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trof (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 10:33 AM Response to Original message |
78. Um...IT'S ALREADY BEEN DONE. |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 10:45 AM Response to Reply #78 |
82. The dumb old days when many cars had separate shoulder and lap belts |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 10:36 AM Response to Original message |
79. Yes. |
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Shrek (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 10:39 AM Response to Original message |
80. Would you be annoyed by a universal maximum 5 mph speed limit? |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 10:49 AM Response to Original message |
83. HELL YES I'd be annoyed! |
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muriel_volestrangler (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 10:56 AM Response to Original message |
85. As you describe it, yes |
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Catherine Vincent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 11:15 AM Response to Original message |
87. What about the front and side airbags they have nowadays? |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 03:09 PM Response to Reply #87 |
93. Negative |
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Greyhound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 11:26 AM Response to Original message |
88. Get your goddamn busy-body, police state, "we know what is best for |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 11:35 AM Response to Original message |
89. I knew something was missing from the OP |
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porphyrian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 11:39 AM Response to Original message |
90. I'm in the habit of using it anyway. - n/t |
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Solo_in_MD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 11:46 AM Response to Original message |
91. It was done for a while, then stopped |
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Jamastiene (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 03:11 PM Response to Original message |
94. I'm already annoyed that my car nags me with the little dinging |
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