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   Message 161,503 of 162,178   
   necromancer to Harry K   
   Re: Push button starting   
   15 Nov 15 06:58:54   
   
   From: necros.lair@gmail.com   
      
   On Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 3:28:26 PM UTC-5, Harry K wrote:   
   > Another family saved from CO death due to the "push the stupid button"   
   system in Spokane, wa.  Fortunately they woke up in time to recognize the   
   problem. When is NTSB going to get off its butt and ban that crap?   
   >   
   > What is the benefit of it? I suppose it is a bit simpler than inserting and   
   turning a key but...   
   >   
   > Does it make the vehicle harder to steal?   
      
   Isn't there supposed to be a key fob or something similar that is supposed to   
   be at least in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle in order for it to run?   
      
   Or are all these Darwin Award wannabees to lazy to pick that up and take it   
   with them?   
      
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