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Do you think this day and age people rely too much on vehicular transportation, rather than walking? |
I dont mean to be offensive but it bothers me to see people drive everywhere even to the store less than a 5 min walk from their home.. whats wrong with walking or biking it seems like people dont even consider walking to get somewhere anymore, if the car is broken they act like they are marooned on a desert island and when you metion they can walk where they need to go its like that would only be the last desperate resort. ... I mean even at my local variety store people pull right up on the sidewalk off the street as close as they can possibly get to the door so they dont have to walk over from the very close parking spaces a mere extra 10 feet away from the door. Whats up with people today do you think we rely too much on vehicles nowadays instead of using our own 2 feet and a heartbeat? I currently live in Holland and the majority of people ride their bikes. I do it, too. Most Dutch neighborhoods have a market within walking distance, so when it's not raining we always walk or ride our bikes to the market. (I have to be a spoiled American in one small form lol) As far as long distances go, we either drive or take the tram. However, when we're at home in America, we have no choice but to drive because where we live is about 30 miles from any stores. It just depends on where you live. I've come to appreciate the value of a bike. It doesn't cost us anything for gas, parking is a breeze, it's great exercise and MOST importantly it's something we can do as a family, so even though my 4 year old doesn't understand the concept of high gas prices (we're currently paying about $6-$7 a gallon in gas) and traffic and the annoyances of finding parking (free parking is a rarity here!)... she does understand the joy of doing something as a family. It's definitely enriching for all of us in various ways! Have a good day! people can be lazy cheers look at the size of people -they sit too much. it's a sad sight when people have to pay to exercise. I agree with you. There is nothing wrong with being lazy everyone is free That's why it's invented and that's why we bought it inorder to use it....but i agree that more people are getting lazy though, but let them be lazy its their lives! |
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