Carjacking Replaces Hot-Wiring

I remember the good old days when someone hot-wired my car; i.e., stole it. I never got it back. Today I read that carjackings are the way to go, especially in Newark, New Jersey where this year there have been 475 carjackings in that city and the surrounding area that make up Essex County. Simply put, ever day criminals engage in carjacking.

One expert theorizes that the built-in anti-theft devices on today’s new cars make it nearly impossible to steal a vehicle unless you have the keys and that usually means the driver is in the car.

Lawlessness and no regard for life/property are a deadly one-two combination.  My stolen, uninsured car was worth less than a $1,000 at the time–I still remember the hardships it caused me. But I would much prefer to look at an empty parking space than a gun and this choice is a sad commentary on life in our country.