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That's true, not a crime at all. My point was just that its really funny when people complain about something when they have it in their power to do something about it. Like those who complain about gas prices. Of course they're free to do so, and I would always uphold an individuals right to do so. I was referring to saving money on gas not how much gas the buses suck up. However, I'll answer that first. You answer my arguments about public transportation, if more people used it (although in the states I live in, buses are almost always crowded) it would so help the environment. Obviously the environment and saving money isn't a good enough reason for them, so maybe there should be more incentive for these people. Maybe more business' giving them metro cards and the like. Although quite a few business seem to already do this. I guess I was talking more in my discusion about cutting down on the price of gas, which taking the bus certainly does, however it also helps the environment. Even places that don't have constantly full buses, have peak hours where they're very full - usually - and I believe this offsets the off peak hours. Peak hours will have you standing like a sardine. On buses and on the subway. And beyond saving money, its a really great thing as many people don't drive. The elderly, students, those who can't afford cars, those with physical or mental disapbilities. It provides an alternative to walking when the distance is too great. And of course, for those young people, and sometimes older people who drink, it provides a responsible alternative to getting in their cars and driving when they're impaired. Did you know that many public transportaion organizations like Ride On in MD and others will offer a match up system for carpooling. People going in the same direction for work or school at the same time. I think this is such a great idea. Many people in MD will leave their cars at the metro station and ride the rails. Not only do they save money - and time, on both gas and parking downtown, they can use the time to get work done, or read a novel, things they can't do so easily when driving. Although many try. Many use their cars as offices (with calls), restaraunts and beauty parlours. Anyway, I'm glad you stopped by my discussion. Hope you had a good weekend. Have fun mylotting.

I always loved your answers!!! Especially the last - not exactly my point - but soooooooooo true in our current situation. I like that the reason you're getting a second car is that it only seats four people - which means your second car - even if only used for family will kind of be used for carpooling. That's a lot of people in one car!

No matter how rich I get - :)--- I want always respect others and the environment. When did you send me a persoanl message?

I want a scotter!

What about the rest of the thread - do you carpool when you can...do you use public transportaion or walk to things close by? Will it be expensive for you for gas if you get her another car?

i use public transportation... i dont to spend much money on buying my wife another car

Ah gas isn't expensive where you are - you're so lucky! And you save money - and the enviroment by using public transportation. Nice.