On Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 4:49 AM, Eddy Nigg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Jean-Marc Desperrier:
>>
>> Graham Leggett wrote:
>>>
>>> This is the classic balance between convenience and security.
>>
>> inconvenience != security.
>>
>> inconvenience == unsecurity.
>>
>
> Every time I come from shopping it's very inconvenient to put down the
> shopping bags, grab for my keys and open the front door of my house. Then
> pick up my bags again. After entering I have to lock the door again (by
> convenience, if I want). But overall, what an inconvenience...why did they
> put a door and lock there?

To keep honest people honest, and to inconvenience you in a visible
way that gives you a false sense of security.  If someone really wants
to steal something from your home, they'll break a window -- which is
a much more expensive replacement than a lock or door, and much less
secure.

-Kyle H
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