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Strategies & Market Trends : Booms, Busts, and Recoveries
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To: Seeker of Truth who wrote (57981)12/31/2004 9:23:38 PM
From: energyplay  Read Replies (2) of 74559
 
The dominance of the automobile is a good example of the tyranny of the majority - once X % (maybe as low as 60%) of the people decide to drive, their votes will fund more highways, public transit will start to lose economies of scale, etc.

Then many people who would prefer not to drive, including those who don't have the physical and mental skills to drive will be forced to drive. These skills, especially the ability to pay attention and be aware for long periods, being aware of where the car is on the road, etc. tend to be lacking in at least 5-15 % of the population - maybe the same frequency as dyslexia or lacking a sense of direction.

This makes driving more dangerous for the majority.

I personally have lousy sense of balance, so years ago I decided to stay off motorcycles. I would have one hell of a time if I had to drive a motorcycle to get places - might even move to New York ;-)

The utility and control that a car gives you is wonderful. Especially after a few times of walking home after public transit has stopped running at night, or waiting 30 minutes for a cab.

So even if the oil runs out, people will use batteries, chicken manure, or even wind up really big rubber bands to propel their cars....

Happy New Year to everyone !
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