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@MandyWaffle
“I hope that America is entering a post-’greed is good’ period. I can’t think of a single step that would change the nature of our society more than everyone abandoning their automobiles and cycling instead. There would be less dependence on oil, obesity levels would drop dramatically, and reflective bike clips would replace fancy ladies’ purses as the current must-have fashion accessory.”
What he's suggesting isn't as simple as he's making it out to be though...he's ignoring the bigger picture and the knock on effect that simply abandoning their automobiles and cycling instead would cause.
I know i seem to be coming across as completely negative....but i'm just questioning the specific article here.
I'm fully aware of what different scenarios there could be if people did this and that....but i'm merely pointing out that things aren't anywhere near as simple as this guy is making out.
There are plenty of positive things people can do in this world...but what he presents in his quote is just a bit too naive and sweeping....hence why i wasn't so excited by it as some people are.