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Flight of the ATM
Jul 18, 2008 | 8:54 AM
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"ATM! ATM fix everything!"  Remember that commercial for VISA a few years back?

Evidently, thieves in Dallas sure remember it and think so, because these things are being hit with exponential frequency.  As soon as some of the folks stealing ATM's get caught, others rise up to take their place. 

*WARNING!  SARDONIC SATIRE FOLLOWS.  TONGUE FIRMLY PLANTED IN CHEEK.* 

I say it's time for Homeland Security to get involved.  They could set up checkpoints before you enter the parking lot of the 7-11.  Your vehicle would get searched for large chains and cutting devices.

Inside the store, full body frisking and scanning for weapons would be in order before entering the "Sterile Area" where the ATM is located. 

The shop managers could stand at the ready with M-16's and German Shepherd dogs, ready to fire if anyone breaches the perimeter or pulls out weaponry.

*END OF SATIRE*

Seriously, let's hope no one innocent gets hurt or worse.  This is some pretty dangerous stuff at present, when you think about it.

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furbie read my blog view my photos
Jul 18, 2008 | 9:31 AM

Your satire may not be too far fetched !

This crap is totally out of control !

You'd think the places that have them would insist on tighter security for them, by the owners of them.

They are destroying property and endangering lives. In fact, the damage left behind amounts to a lot more than the cash that is taken.
Studley read my blog
Jul 18, 2008 | 11:15 AM

That's the thing that concerns me, furbie. Someone is going to get hurt, and their only fault will be that they were in the wrong place at the wrong time.
mamatat read my blog view my photos
Jul 18, 2008 | 11:49 AM

*clap* *clap* *clap*

HAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
babysister138 read my blog view my photos
Jul 18, 2008 | 3:08 PM

Why don't they just take out the dang ATM's, or place them to the rear of the stores.

I've had a gun in my face, and it is very traumatic.
outspoken1 read my blog
Jul 18, 2008 | 3:21 PM

All they need is to install Low-Jack on the machines and send air one to locate it by GPS within minutes, no chase would be needed.

I can not understand why they don't install a transponder of some type on these machines. It would not be that expensive.
outspoken1 read my blog
Jul 18, 2008 | 3:27 PM

It would be a strong deturent due to the fact they have to take the ATM to a secluded location to break into it. That should be enough time to locate it and catch the perps in a safer area.
fvsmith read my blog view my photos
Jul 18, 2008 | 3:38 PM

They need to equip each and everyone of the ATM's with a Lojack.
fvsmith read my blog view my photos
Jul 18, 2008 | 3:38 PM

They need to equip each and everyone of the ATM's with a Lojack.
scottythecomic read my blog view my photos
Jul 18, 2008 | 4:15 PM

I just got here - has anyone blamed Bush yet?

Maybe ATM is but an acronym for: Alright, take me.
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About me: Friend to the band Emerald City, big time LSU Football fan (2007 National Champs, baby!), seasoned world traveler (both Positive Space and Non-Rev), Audi TT Quattro driver (convertibles ROCK!), ace football prognosticator (better than Doocy), and all-around nice guy. I'm always about meeting new people and trying new things at least once.

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