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Another great reason to love a Volvo. The only way you can lock yourself out is by locking the doors and then lose the keys.
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Originally Posted by slim chance
I guess you should boycott all truck stops that sell hammers also. They are 100% guaranteed to break into a truck and no directions are required.
Now the genius in Pilot's selling of such an item is that there are plenty of drivers who fail to think before slamming their door and running into the truck stop. They get back out to find they have locked all of their keys in the truck and are forced to go inside and try to find a solution. Like it was stated before the police normally won't come out for these kinds of issues so seeing such a device on the shelf seems like the perfect way to fix their dilemma. They pay around $20 for this item that may or may not get them into their truck then just like planned the goof ball does it again two weeks later and guess where his lock picking item is, in the truck with his keys. Now he buys another one. As far as the concern that the pilot is promoting theft then I would assume you think all hardware stores are too. The item is not sold with criminal intent just as a hammer isn't but both can very easily be used for bad if that is what the fool that bought it wants to use it for. I realize this probably won't be received very well but diesel fuel is used in arsons also, better quit buying the stuff. |
No Rev.Vassago, I am not missing the point. I obviously made a valid claim or you would have shown me this supposed point I am missing. You are assuming that everyone who purchases this device is planning on engaging in criminal mischeif. This is exactly the same as someone buying a pair of bolt cutters in a truck stop. They may be purchasing them to be able to break a bolt seal on their trailer when they arrive at the receiver. Now, on the other hand they may use these bolt cutters to cut the lock or seal on someone else's trailer so they can take items from that trailer. See it is the same as the slim jim argument. Since all major truck stops sell bolt cutters then by your moral standard (not wanting to contribute to criminal activity) we should boycott all major truck stop chains. So tell me how the bolt cutter argument is any different from the slim jim argument.
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Originally Posted by slim chance
No Rev.Vassago, I am not missing the point.
I obviously made a valid claim or you would have shown me this supposed point I am missing. You are assuming that everyone who purchases this device is planning on engaging in criminal mischeif. This is exactly the same as someone buying a pair of bolt cutters in a truck stop. They may be purchasing them to be able to break a bolt seal on their trailer when they arrive at the receiver. Now, on the other hand they may use these bolt cutters to cut the lock or seal on someone else's trailer so they can take items from that trailer. See it is the same as the slim jim argument. Since all major truck stops sell bolt cutters then by your moral standard (not wanting to contribute to criminal activity) we should boycott all major truck stop chains. So tell me how the bolt cutter argument is any different from the slim jim argument. Perhaps eventually you will get the point that there is no legitimate reason for any truckstop to make an illegal activity easier by providing tools specifically designed for that illegal activity, as it only serves to put their customers in harms way. Somehow, I doubt you ever will. |
Originally Posted by headborg
I just wish they'd sell -- old fashion wire clothes hangers-- they work a lot better than those slim jims-- at least i never had any luck with them-- and do you know how hard it is to find a driver willing to part with a wire clothes hanger to help you out- if you ever lock yourself out of your truck.
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Pilot SUCKS!!!
Prices on goods are a hoser, most don't have enough help, the bathrooms are filthy....and in general....well..you get the point. |
Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
Originally Posted by slim chance
No Rev.Vassago, I am not missing the point.
Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
Originally Posted by slim chance
You are assuming that everyone who purchases this device is planning on engaging in criminal mischeif.
Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
Originally Posted by slim chance
This is exactly the same as someone buying a pair of bolt cutters in a truck stop. They may be purchasing them to be able to break a bolt seal on their trailer when they arrive at the receiver. Now, on the other hand they may use these bolt cutters to cut the lock or seal on someone else's trailer so they can take items from that trailer. See it is the same as the slim jim argument.
Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
Originally Posted by slim chance
Since all major truck stops sell bolt cutters then by your moral standard (not wanting to contribute to criminal activity) we should boycott all major truck stop chains. So tell me how the bolt cutter argument is any different from the slim jim argument.
Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
What else is a slim jim good for than opening a vehicle door?
Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
This is why the manufacturer is forced to print "not responsible for illegal use" on the back of the packaging.
Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
Perhaps eventually you will get the point that there is no legitimate reason for any truckstop to make an illegal activity easier by providing tools specifically designed for that illegal activity, as it only serves to put their customers in harms way. Somehow, I doubt you ever will.
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Me....I solved the whole problem by carrying an extra key in my pocket, another one in my wallet....and I even have one hidden on the truck somewhere.....(just hope I can remember where if I ever need it :shock: 8) ) But I'll give you a coat hanger if you need one...... 8)
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Originally Posted by slim chance
Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
Originally Posted by slim chance
No Rev.Vassago, I am not missing the point.
Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
Originally Posted by slim chance
You are assuming that everyone who purchases this device is planning on engaging in criminal mischeif.
If not you would realize that the person who buys a slim jim has the same chance of engaging in illegal activity as a person who purchases bolt cutters. The only difference is the slim jim gets them access to YOUR stuff where as the bolt cutters gets them access to SOMEONE ELSE'S stuff.
Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
Originally Posted by slim chance
This is exactly the same as someone buying a pair of bolt cutters in a truck stop. They may be purchasing them to be able to break a bolt seal on their trailer when they arrive at the receiver. Now, on the other hand they may use these bolt cutters to cut the lock or seal on someone else's trailer so they can take items from that trailer. See it is the same as the slim jim argument.
Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
Originally Posted by slim chance
Since all major truck stops sell bolt cutters then by your moral standard (not wanting to contribute to criminal activity) we should boycott all major truck stop chains. So tell me how the bolt cutter argument is any different from the slim jim argument.
Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
What else is a slim jim good for than opening a vehicle door?
Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
This is why the manufacturer is forced to print "not responsible for illegal use" on the back of the packaging.
Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
Perhaps eventually you will get the point that there is no legitimate reason for any truckstop to make an illegal activity easier by providing tools specifically designed for that illegal activity, as it only serves to put their customers in harms way. Somehow, I doubt you ever will.
That goes right back up to where you say you made no assumption. Which is it, do only criminals buy slim jims or is it possible that legitimate people might use this device as intended by the manufacturer? The problem is you can't seem to make a stance, one statement you say "A bolt cutter has a legitimate use outside of a potentially illegal practice. A slim jim does not." then you say "I made no such assumption" when I said you think everyone purchasing this item plans to engage in criminal mischief. Then you say you doubt I will ever get the point. No kidding your point doesn't stay the same in one posting. I suppose next you will attempt to present a valid argument for why they carry siphon hoses.... |
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