Dr. Bruce wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>
>> On 4/25/2021 4:20 PM, Boron Elgar wrote:
>>> On Sun, 25 Apr 2021 14:22:50 -0400, Ed Pawlowski >
>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 4/25/2021 1:20 PM, dsi1 wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> My late dentist use to have a 2003 Infinity G35 coupe. Hoo boy,
>>>>> what a looker that car is! He told me he was going to give it
>>>>> to his son when he got his driver's licence. That made me sad.
>>>>> Giving a kid that car is just asking for trouble. In fact, that
>>>>> car is too good for any kid. He must have made good on that
>>>>> because I'd see him driving some ratty sedan. That's just
>>>>> depressing! It's probably what killed him.
>>>>>
>>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92FJLlCjBec
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Giving a kid a car is foolish no matter what it is. They
>>>> appreciate having it and will care for it more if they paid for
>>>> it.
>>>
>>> I hope all recipients take this to heart if a fiance buys an
>>> engagement ring...
>>>
>>>
>> What?! An engagement ring is "a gift given in contemplation of
>> marriage". In most states, if the marriage doesn't take place it
>> isn't considered a gift and the ring should be returned. Not so with
>> a parent gifting their child a car. Especially not if they co-sign a
>> loan for said car... the parents will be stuck if the child defaults
>> on the loan.
>
> The little Americans and their money. Such a source of angst.
>
And many tiny sphincters for you to enjoy, master.