Socrates said that an unexamined life is not worth
living.
I have to say that when I start raging in my head about
SUV drivers, I have to say it all again substituting
"sports car" for "SUV". It hurts, but unfortunately
much of it sticks in some way, especially if you
happen to drive a Porsche, Corvette, or BMW.
Considering the way some of us also rail at
other drivers as we drive
Considering that 0-60 in 8 seconds or less is
just about as relevant as the ability to climb Mt
Whitney when you are on the way to Safeway
Considering that some of our cars get way less than
40 MPG
Considering how many of us think the handling
characteristics of our cars make them safer than
the average.
Considering that we all think of ourselves in the
top 5% of drivers by ability
Not that I would say the Toyota Corolla is in fact the
true ideal vehicle, but after all, us sports car folk
ain't so different than SUV drivers. Humility is
after all a virtue...
Now talking about people who use cell phones and drive ...
Jerry
Jerry Mouton mailto:jerry@moutons.org Laissez les bons temps rouler!
>
> (Sarcasm begins here) As for who has a legitimate use
> for an SUV, this topic has been debated endlessly in
> many forums. To end this once and for all, I am
> appointing myself as chief judge and arbitor of who
> should drive an SUV. My basic criteria will be those
> the 3 that Michael decribed.
>
> 1. Being driven by somebody wearing a hard-hat.
> 2. Towing a large object.
> 3. Is driving off-road.
>
> These criteria will be used to judge someone
> unsuitable to drive an SUV.
>
> 1. Self-image that makes you completely uncomfortable
> about ever driving a minivan.
> 2. Belief that heavier vehicles are always "Safer" for
> everyone in an accident.
> 3. You have rear-ended anyone in the last 18 months.
> 4. Your vehicle has any scars from hitting poles,
> walls, barriors, support beams, or other vehicles
> while parking.
> 5. You believe that SUV's are actually roomy inside
> compared to other vehicles of the same size.
>
> Those wishing to avoid the scorn and derision of all
> right thinking gearheads, racers and auto enthusiasts
> can contact me with a description on the vehicle and
> the reasons they are using it. If you are judged to
> have legtimate use, you will recieve a certifcation
> plaque to display that says "Al thinks its Okay" the
> cost for this service will be only $20 per vehicle.
> (Sarcasm ends here)
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