Originally Posted by
I-Like-To-Bike
You are correct. Conversely as this thread among many demonstrates, some of our comrades are convinced that any report of a "problem" somewhere on the Internet, no matter how insignificant or isolated, is a sign that the Sky is Falling and in need of a "solution."
I'm done convincing on this thread.
It takes only one case to demonstrate that something happens and accordingly has to be considered.
But to demonstrates that something requires taking actions is another story.
I believe this is what you were saying here:
Originally Posted by
I-Like-To-Bike
I am not questioning the problem of bike thefts. I am skeptical of the seriousness or extent of the "problem" of bike thieves going to the trouble of wrecking/destroying bike racks to steal the contents when there are so many easier ways to steal bikes.
Anyway. In most fields a good outcome is usually what should be considered first. But in matter of security it's usually not the case. That's why there are so many safety features on cars even though the risk of being hit is usually low, that countries are ready to defend themselves against foreign nuclear attacks even though it happened only once in the history, that you look before crossing the street even though you've probably never been hit by a car etc...
But up to a certain extent, the level of security taking place is something very personal.