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Auto Manufacturers Running Out Of Unique IDs

wakebrdr writes "Y2K all over again? A story in today's Detroit News explains how the vehicle ID numbering system (VIN) will soon run out of unique numbers. According to the article, a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers says, 'Longer codes would require a major overhaul of computer systems that would dwarf the challenges and expenses spawned by the Y2K computer dilemma.' Golly, if it's that serious maybe I should start stocking up on MREs and ammunition in preparation for the day the assembly lines come to a screeching halt."

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  1. You sir, by geekoid · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    are scum.
    First, you were driving at a high rate of speed.
    Second, you got caught
    Third, the patrolman decided you seemed decent enough, and beside you serve the country, and cut you a break writung you a ticket for 5 miles over the limet.

    Then you though it all back at him using some cheesy mistake.

    You are no different then a billion dollar company moving money around to avoid taxes.

    As a vetran, I find what you have done not only an insult to police force, but a disgrace to the uniform.

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  2. Re:from the articles picture tsarkon reports by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Do you, Mister Law enforcement helper, deny my rights in the following ways:

    Do you fuck people out of second amendment rights - I want to buy an M60E4 and shoot it on a range for all lawful purposes; are you a gun grabber and fuck gun owners by helping illegally bring people to justice in front of a court to defy the constitution. I want my M60E4. I want it now. Its my right. I hold you culpable for treason against "We the people."

    Do you pinch people for drugs? Drugs are ours to consume, and we have every right to destroy our own bodies so long as we don't infringe on other's life, liberty and property. Trashing myself with marijuana isn't any of your business and I hold you culpable for treason against "We the people."

    Do you obtain warrants using shifty probable cause? I know you think its funny to trample the constitution, but when you guys search someone who is clean, who punishes you for harassing a taxpaying citizen? I hold you culpable for treason against "We the people."

    I don't trust you law boy until you start helping hang juries and enforce the law only when it doesn't defy the constitution.

    Do you have to swear an oath to defend and uphold the constitution? We the people don't think you did.

    Jackbooted Gestapo secret police posse comitatus violating where is the people's militia that you helped to ban.