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Originally Posted by Camfab
The methodology that works the best, is one that makes the consequence of this action far worse than the reward. It’s not GM’s or any other manufacturer’s problem that we are devolving as a society.
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I agree with this. Blaming those that suffer these intrusions for not using "adequate security" when the very definition of adequate is like shifting sand is very counterproductive. Living in a society where you can leave your car or your house open or have no fences is way superior to one where you have to look behind your shoulder and are helpless despite locking yourself and your property down as if it was you who lived in a prison. It is somewhat ironic and sad that places like Dubai are so far ahead of vast swaths of the US in that respect.
We shouldn't have to install multiple defeat devices and degrade our ownership experience, and especially not with a purpose of "steering" these criminals towards someone else's vehicle, which is also very counterproductive (and selfish, and shortsighted etc.). Along the same lines, while GM could retroactively update software or do a recall to install more security hardware, they shouldn't have to either.
A combination of simple and enforceable laws, minimized and uncomplicated legal processes coupled with strong deterrents is the only one that works. Best of all, this is completely achievable.