Yeah, I know...
But...
Then it becomes politically correct for politicians to start talking about
outlawing them, or adding substantial taxes, etc.
I loved it when John Kerry, who'd spoken out about them, when asked about
those in his driveway, described them as belonging to his family.
Ever drive in Dallas in the rain? Those folks are off in the ditch in a
heartbeat. I remember being in Vegas during a rare thunderstorm... the
emergency rooms were full of accident victims.
I suppose if you commuted up around the mountains of San Diego, you could
make a case for needing them.
Also, the family station wagon is for the most part, no longer made... so an
8 passenger Suburban takes its place (or the dreaded minivan).
-----Original Message-----
From Mark Hineline [mailto:hineline at ocotillofield.net]
Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 8:49 AM
To: Wm. Severin Thompson
Cc: Spridget List
Subject: Re: Can't Make it Here Anymore
You don't need to defend your SUV. The people where I live do. There is
never, ever, ever any need for four wheel drive in San Diego. I'll bet
there are more SUVs per capita here than in the GWN.
On Jan 7, 2006, at 6:39 AM, Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:
> I agree that 90% of SUV owners drive them for status, ego, or because
> everyone else does... but some of us drive them because it's a safer
> way to
> haul family in bad weather.
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