Posted by Estella on August 20, 2006, at 21:09:19
In reply to Re: oil business and profits » Jost, posted by Dinah on August 20, 2006, at 15:20:40
> It takes more than subsidies to change hearts and minds though.Yes indeed.
> Public transportation is a different thing than vehicular traffic. Even safe, clean, and uncrowded public transportation. In all but the most urban of cities, public transportation can't provide the freedom of choice and freedom of movement that the American public desires. Or the privacy.
Even when you consider the cost in global terms. I really do think that is so really very sad. America now vs America later, America now vs Other countries both now and later.
It isn't personal. I just think it is a shame when it wouldn't be so very hard for the govt to put its f*cking foot down and say 'hey lets stop being the biggest global producer of crap' and start educating people on the consequences of their choices.
Rights at... What cost?
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