Originally Posted by
apricissimus
Yeah obviously it's dumb to not lock up your bike, but at the same time decent people do not take things that do not belong to them just because they're not fastened to anything. Just trying to point out that the thieves are the bigger jackasses here, even if the guy was being a bit empty-headed.
Welcome to the real world Bunky...We live in a culture of what can I get for me, and screw everybody else.
It is the rare person that is totally honest and will watch out for others and their possessions.
Interesting theory being tested via video, there is a guy that will lock a bike up using a middle of the road lock then video tape how long it lasts before someone steals it. He is rating the areas as he goes. (can't find the link at the moment).
There have been numerous studies done where parking a bicycle in a crowded area is no deterrent. One done in the Seattle area; they locked the bike using a chain. Then two different guys walked up to the bike with a monster set of bolt cutters and proceeded to cut the chain and take off with the bike. No one said a word, this was on a crowded street, next to a sidewalk cafe. You are own your own to protect your property. Do it or suffer the consequences of missing property, if someone is so naive they don't know this by the time they have reached adulthood, I have little sympathy for them. I would have a more sympathy if they had taken the time and initiative to protect their own property.
Aaron
