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There was a time in this country when the people considered themselves 'citizens' first - now its 'consumers'.
I think of WWII recycling drives, everyone, even children, expected to do their part. I think the 55 limit was one of those individual sacrifices for the greater good kind of things which is almost unspeakable today. Even Obama, in a speech regarding energy security, includes phrases like: "without changing our lifestyle".
If adding 7 seconds to drive a mile is too much to ask, I'm afraid we are in trouble...
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Originally Posted by Piwoslaw
A few months ago I returned home just as my neighbor pulled into his driveway. It was cold (around freezing) with some rain and sleet, and he yells to me: You rode your bike? In this weather?!?
So the other day we both returned home at the same time again, only now the weather is warm, sunny, with no wind. And I yell to him: You took the car? In this weather?!?
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