[AT] off topic, Internet takeover by govt ?

[Steve W.]

Mike wrote:
> Then why not take it a step further Steve, and apply the same criteria 
> to your home. Codes change all the time usually to increase safety.  Why 
> not have a yearly inspection of your house to make sure it meets all the 
> latest codes. I'm sure plumbers, electricians, HVAC, insulation 
> contractors would be pleased for the increase in business.
> 
> Mike M

There are places that this has been suggested and tried.

The issue with vehicles is a bit different though. Your house isn't 
(usually) moving down the road at 55 mph on bald tires and bad brakes.

I think most of the folks on here use common sense and replace worn 
tires, repair the brakes and generally try to keep their vehicles safe 
to operate.
Many also wrongfully project that because they do it, that "everyone" 
does the same. However that is not the case. I have seen vehicles come 
in for inspection that should be scrapped, frames rotted through at 
suspension points, tires bald, brakes not working, steering parts so 
worn that they fall apart.

To go back to a house. Say your home was built in the 90's. All new 
components and appliances. You come home today in 2015 and there is 
water shooting out of broken pipes, the stove is stuck on self clean and 
smoking from the heat, two windows are falling out because the frames 
are rotted, you have 3 working light bulbs in the entire house, and as 
you turn the knob on the door it comes off in your hand.

Would you live there like that? or would you fix it?
Most of the folks on this list would probably repair all that they could 
and hire someone to do the work they can't.

There are also people who would just leave it alone.

-- 
Steve W.