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TheMightyFavog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 10:30 AM Original message |
Citing concerns about theft, Milwaukee area retailers keeping condoms under lock and key. |
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TechBear_Seattle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 10:36 AM Response to Original message |
1. Why are they getting swiped? |
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jmowreader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 12:02 PM Response to Reply #1 |
13. You're missing that they're a dollar apiece now |
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TechBear_Seattle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 12:11 PM Response to Reply #13 |
14. Ouch! |
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Rosemary2205 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 12:28 PM Response to Reply #13 |
19. This CAN'T be good for the poor |
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jmowreader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 07:15 PM Response to Reply #19 |
33. It's not all that good for the middle class, either |
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dipsydoodle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 10:37 AM Response to Original message |
2. Do the thieves leave a note |
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RobofSWVA (104 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 10:43 AM Response to Reply #2 |
4. been like that for a year here |
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wicket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 12:16 PM Response to Reply #4 |
16. "It isn't the most fun thing in the world to do." |
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wuushew (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 10:40 AM Response to Original message |
3. Widespread use of RFID chips would solve this. |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 12:36 PM Response to Reply #3 |
20. WTF?! Are you kidding?! RFIDs are VILE and EVIL! |
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wuushew (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 12:46 PM Response to Reply #20 |
21. Do you object to cameras at gas stations as well? |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 01:07 PM Response to Reply #21 |
24. Yes I'm against anything that is an invasion of privacy! |
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wuushew (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 01:55 PM Response to Reply #24 |
27. Sorry we are not headed for an informational dystopia |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 06:23 PM Response to Reply #27 |
31. Waste, spoilage, theft, etc., are NOT my problems. |
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DBoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 12:56 PM Response to Reply #20 |
22. Yes. They could track the condom's location after purchase |
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wuushew (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 02:01 PM Response to Reply #22 |
28. I really doubt that |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 11:02 PM Response to Reply #22 |
34. Um, if they need an RFID chip to figure out where a condom can go |
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jmowreader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 06:52 PM Response to Reply #3 |
32. Put me down as first in line when they come out with case-level RFID |
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DBoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 10:44 AM Response to Original message |
5. why don't they just sell them via vending machines? |
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RobofSWVA (104 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 10:46 AM Response to Reply #5 |
6. they are evil... |
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dipsydoodle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 10:49 AM Response to Reply #5 |
7. Are you saying they don't ? |
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DBoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 10:50 AM Response to Reply #7 |
9. not at most us retailers, no they don't |
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peacetalksforall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 11:45 AM Response to Reply #7 |
12. How smart. I don't think it would work here - seems to be a religious issue. nt. |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 11:39 AM Response to Reply #5 |
11. Silly DBoon.............that would make WAAYYYY too much sense. |
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lectrobyte (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 12:19 PM Response to Reply #5 |
17. I'm here in the Bible Belt, and see lots of condom vending machines. |
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DBoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 01:15 PM Response to Reply #17 |
25. Are the machines in retail outlets |
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lectrobyte (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 01:21 PM Response to Reply #25 |
26. Yes, gas stations especially. |
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deadmessengers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 10:49 AM Response to Original message |
8. Not news to me |
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Lisa0825 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 11:31 AM Response to Original message |
10. They have been behind lock an key in my local grocery store |
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wicket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 12:15 PM Response to Original message |
15. For those too embarassed to ask: |
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Rosemary2205 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 12:22 PM Response to Reply #15 |
18. Unfortunately many live in PParenthoodless zones. |
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wicket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 02:58 PM Response to Reply #18 |
30. Very true |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 01:06 PM Response to Original message |
23. Bull. I'd bet you anything this is related to the Christian Right's war on contraception. nt |
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TheMightyFavog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 02:08 PM Response to Original message |
29. The only place I've ever seen condoms under lock and key.. |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-02-07 11:03 PM Response to Reply #29 |
35. You aint gonna do any screwin' unless I can get a Reeeeeeeeeeal good lookat bothaya. |
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