"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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"RCE" wrote in message
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"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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The real problem is one of religion, Bryan. In this great country, cars
occupy almost mythical status in the mind of the consumer.

And I see absolutely nothing wrong with that. It's part of the American
culture.

You've just proven my point. "Someone else can deal with the problem. I'm
too busy or stupid".


If I truly believed that a 40 mpg hybrid in every garage would solve the
problem, I'd listen.
But, I am of the belief that they won't. They are a nothing but an
admirable but symbolic gesture in the bigger scheme of things, IMOH. I
respect those that feel good about themselves owning and driving one, but to
think they are making a significant difference is being blind-sighted.

You know, everytime something that our culture traditionally enjoys is found
to be bad for the environment or is wasteful or is deemed not appropriate by
some, the answer is to ban them.

Why not investigate ways that they can continue to be enjoyed by those that
do while addressing the offending problems?

RCE