I rent movies constantly, and buy those I like enough to watch again. If I could pick up a disc for $3-4 and not have to return it to the store, that could be extremely convenient.
But the stores wouldn't do it! Half the business model behind rental stores is that you HAVE to come back to return the movie, and they've got a shot at you renting something else while you're there.
If this weren't the case, don't you think Blockbuster would let us download movies from blockbuster.com by now?
I'd bet most people move the cursor to the right, even if they're left handed.
Most web pages are designed for 800x600 screens, even though most screens are 1024x768. This leaves a whole bunch of white space on the right side, perfect for "storing" your mouse cursor while you read.
I don't mean to be picky, but your personal experience seems to prove that they CAN (in fact, that they DID) stop you based on suspicion. Your case was thrown out, but the cop DID stop you.
Seems to me that a cop can stop anybody for any reason (legitimate or not). Those who have the time/energy to fight it in court can weed out the bad reasons, but I'm sure many just pay the fine & move on...
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But the stores wouldn't do it! Half the business model behind rental stores is that you HAVE to come back to return the movie, and they've got a shot at you renting something else while you're there.
If this weren't the case, don't you think Blockbuster would let us download movies from blockbuster.com by now?
Most web pages are designed for 800x600 screens, even though most screens are 1024x768. This leaves a whole bunch of white space on the right side, perfect for "storing" your mouse cursor while you read.
Seems to me that a cop can stop anybody for any reason (legitimate or not). Those who have the time/energy to fight it in court can weed out the bad reasons, but I'm sure many just pay the fine & move on...