Reply #111: I honestly don't think it's that simple

[taterguy]

People in similar areas make different choices about lifestyle and I sincerely think that's a good thing because the world would be a very boring place if everyone thought and acted alike.

I'm not sure what you're talking about when you say that people who don't use gas are subsidized by people who do. Automobile usage is heavily subsidized in this country which is the subject of another flame-war altogether :)