I guess that the earthshaking stereos and "coffee can" mufflers are now "safety features" instead of annoyances. I guess that when these kids have their iPods screwed into their ears, you have to have the aforementioned modifications in order to avoid lawsuits. How soon before some ambulance chaser goes after this class of vehicles for being too quiet and therefore a hazard.

I believe it was either Mark Twain or Will Rogers that said:
Everyone is born with five senses. The other two; horse and common, must be acquired.

This has all the hallmarks of the beginning of an urban legend. <sigh>

Life is not like a box of chocolates. It is like a bag of Jalapenos: What you do today can burn your a$$ tomorrow.