Ok, then why is it said, that you can burn out your starter by leaving the key in the 'start' position, with the engine off (ie. lights on your dash are lit up); while say, listening to the radio at the beach? I'm not making this up, I've read it somewhere... perhaps a domestic owner's manual? But, I can't imagine a domestic starter/ignition system being any different from an import.
Again, maybe this is a Canadian thing? To aid in cold weather startup?
I do agree with the need to build up fuel pressure. This probably has a lot to do with it.