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Coyote_Bandit
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Thu May-27-10 07:21 PM
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"Social consciousness" doesn't have shit to do with what simply is not a practical alternative for millions of Americans.
Some don't have access to any kind of public transit. Most can't bike or walk 20 or more miles to work/school everyday. And another 20 or more miles back home. Weather and other traffic can make such endeavors dangerous.
I used to live in one of our nation's largest metropolitan areas. Public transit there was great. You could go anywhere cheaply 24/7 365 days a year. Now I live in an area where public traqnsit is largely non-existent. So are bike paths. And sidewalks.
Save your outrage for folks who do have alternatives.
I don't have any viable alternatives to driving. And I will not be bullied into feeling guilty because of those cirsumstances.
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