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Old May 25th 05, 06:50 AM
George Grapman
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Rod Speed wrote:
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>>>And while you certainly cant eliminate the possibility of a
>>>failure in any car which needs outside help, paying that high
>>>a fee per year for that isnt necessarily the most frugal way
>>>to cover that sort of problem. The cellphone coverage is
>>>generally rather better value in those circumstances.

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>>Unfortunately most of those cell phone plans only can be accessed from your
>>cell phone. Out of a coverage area? Out of luck.

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> Some of us have enough of a clue to use
> a cell plan where that doesnt happen.


No cell service works everywhere. They all have dead areas. Those
with a clue know that.
This is usually the point where Rod says "bull****", a cite is posted
showing the claim is true, and unable to admit error little Rodney
whines "irrelevant".
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>>On the other hand AAA can be accessed from any phone

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> So can the very occasional use of a pay for service callout too.
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>>and if the police come by they can have their dispatcher get the info

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>>>Or just paying for the rare need for
>>>outside assistance when that happens.

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>>>> Also, I don't expect elderly or disabled drivers to fix a flat.

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>>>Separate matter entirely. Obviously some cant fix a flat
>>>and THOSE may find that the AAA service is worth having.
>>>Tho even those dont necessarily have to use the relatively
>>>expensive AAA service for that sort of problem that many
>>>passers by would be happy to help them with etc.

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>>If the right passerby happens along. If the wrong one comes.......

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> Mindless paranoia. That last can happen
> while waiting for the AAA to show up too.
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> And thats what the handgun is for anyway.
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