I think part of the reason I can see both sides of most topics is because I’ve lived several years in many different areas of the country.
I’ve lived smack dab in redneck territory, so I sometimes enjoy a live country band and a beer at a honky tonk full of actual cowboys (not city imitations) reeking of leather, Skoal and sweat. (my wife doesn’t comprehend this, btw)
I’ve lived in urban areas so I have a blast at parties with flocks of emos…share a laugh and a Metrosexual (banana liqueur, Bacardi, and Mount Gay rum) with them and their Djarum smoking gfs. It’s all good!
And actually, some limits on cars are a good thing. No, I don’t want to see V8s go away (that’s all I own), but a rise in the fuel economy standards (within reason) isn’t a bad thing. I mean, I want my power but I don’t mind getting better MPG at all.
One of the best things to come out of higher MPG standards? 6 and 8 speed transmissions! I used to wonder why cars had 3 and 4 speeds only…now I know…companies just didn’t want the additional expense of adding more gears. Now that they are here, I love’em!
I even agree that cars have really taken over life more than I would like. Roadways, parking lots, etc, eat up a hefty chunk of our cities but it’s getting better. They’ve learned to hide parking garages and have more walking areas in neighborhoods – I like that. I love my cars…but most of the time I like to be around people in people-oriented surroundings.
It would be boring if we all liked the same thing. I’m glad not everyone is a car fan. Just don’t try to outlaw my hobby. 🙂
