I work in Battle Creek, Michigan and we received a notice about public phones and HIV infected needles from the local State police. It may or may not be a legend, but it is still smart to watch your fingers and behind.

> Uh, Brian, I think this story is an Urban Legend. (Although, with the
> frequency warnings like this are distributed, I wouldn't be surprised if
> some wacko actually got the idea to try it)

> Just this weekend, my brother-in-law warned me about the "gang
> initiation" where a car drives down the road with its lights off. If
> you flash your beams at them, they shoot you.

> These urban legends usually contain some pretty horrible subject material,
> and you could feel really guilty if you don't pass on the warning, but the
> warning itself usually originates as a prank.

> It's sick and wrong that someone would consider putting an infected needle
> on someone's seat. It's also sick and wrong to make up a bogus warning to
> scare someone about it. (Not saying that you're wrong to want to warn us
> about what you thought was a legitimate risk, though! Thanks)

> Happy Building Shawn