Ok, stop the earth...I want off...

[swampdodo]

L.A. Councilwoman Blames Toyota for Catalytic-Converter Theft, Opposes Motion Targeting Thieves

Nithya Raman voted against a measure banning the unlawful possession of catalytic converters and blamed car manufacturers for making the part easy to steal.

www.yahoo.com

Probably going to get banned or locked, but if I didn't post it, no one would believe me...

 

[KrisZ]

Her reasoning may be stupid, but I’m glad she opposed the measure. Passing more laws does not stop criminals.

 

[demarpaint]

L.A. Councilwoman Blames Toyota for Catalytic-Converter Theft, Opposes Motion Targeting Thieves

Nithya Raman voted against a measure banning the unlawful possession of catalytic converters and blamed car manufacturers for making the part easy to steal.

www.yahoo.com

Probably going to get banned or locked, but if I didn't post it, no one would believe me...

They have to point the blame somewhere, instead of addressing the real problem at hand. Send people participating in this crime to jail for a long time, as well as some stiff monetary penalties. Catch and release works for saving fish, it won't reform criminals.

 

[2dogs]

Unfortunately I'd believe it without the link. Especially since it's in California. Some brain dead politicians New York would say the same thing if given the chance.

 

[spasm3]

Catch and release works for saving fish, it won't reform criminals.

The problem is, some of the D.A.'s / politicians don't consider them criminals. They consider them underserved citizens.

 

[Kira]

She might be right on target if said converters are "low hanging fruit" (my emphasis).
I too am all for punishing these crimes as mentioned above.
However, the bill she opposed might be an omnibus style bill with lots of other features.
It's so common to to underreport the details of bills.
It's one way politicians hide their intentions / spending.
It also perpetuated the numbing / dumbing of the population.

 

[rekit]

Wait till her Mercedes/BMW tail lights worth thousands are stolen with a screwdriver in minutes

 

[swampdodo]

Wait till her Mercedes/BMW tail lights worth thousands are stolen with a screwdriver in minutes

funny you mentioned that...there was a recent article(s) about people hacking into modern cars via the lights because they are on the CAN bus.

 

[Chris142]

Unfortunately many here believe as she does. They are allowed to vote and procreate too. scary

 

[racer12306]

Isn't it kind of silly to ban the unlawful possession of catalytic converters?

Isn't it already banned by it being an unlawful possession?

 

[KrisZ]

Unfortunately many here believe as she does. They are allowed to vote and procreate too. scary

The scary part is that you would think such a thing could be allowed.

 

[wings&wheels]

Putting aside the politics, the disgusting politics.... What I find even more appalling is her confidently and loudly spouting on about a subject, and an item that she obviously has no technical knowledge of, none. By her reasoning, she should also blame pickups and any vehicle with ground clearance as they too make theft, theft as in the crime, easier. The gall.

 

[SammyChevelleTypeS3]

Next she will want to fine or prosecute the victims blaming them for causing the thiefs life of crime.
What does she want? Vehicles wrapped in barb wire....

 

[demarpaint]

The problem is, some of the D.A.'s / politicians don't consider them criminals. They consider them underserved citizens.

Yep, and there lies the problem.

 

[Pew]

Unfortunately many here believe as she does. They are allowed to vote and procreate too. scary

That makes sense how she got to her position in the first place

 

[eljefino]

Many are blaming Kia/ Hyundai for "allowing" their cars to be easy to steal as well.

I would like to see more manifold converters.

It is unfortunate that California requires OE replacements. If someone could slap a $50 universal in, the air would be nearly as clean, and it's something this person could handle.

 

[Leo99]

Next she will want to fine or prosecute the victims blaming them for causing the thiefs life of crime.
What does she want? Vehicles wrapped in barb wire....

Not all victims of crime.

 

[SC Maintenance]

She might be right on target if said converters are "low hanging fruit" (my emphasis).
I too am all for punishing these crimes as mentioned above.
However, the bill she opposed might be an omnibus style bill with lots of other features.
It's so common to to underreport the details of bills.
It's one way politicians hide their intentions / spending.
It also perpetuated the numbing / dumbing of the population.

We apparently read different articles. "voted against the measure and blamed car manufacturers for making the part too easy to steal"

If she said - I am not voting for it because it also contains X, Y and Z - then OK.

The reality is they no longer see theft as a crime.