Re: Why an SUV?

[pjrose@servtech.com (Phil and Judy Rose)]

>Ladies and Gentlemen (mein Herrn und Damen (sic)
>I'm sorry for contributing to the rants and excessive BW . . . but
>and unfortunately, I agree with the venting.  Case in point.  Today,
>I was driving home.  It's a beautiful autumn day here in beautiful
>Centerport, NY.  I come to a stop light.  Across the light is a huge
>Ford Expedition (Explorer), whatever.  In it sits the "lady of the
>manor".  Mind you, this "lady" is maybe 5' nothing, head barely makes it
>over the wheel, and when the light changes (she's turning left into our
>lane), she just goes.  No concern, no nothing.  THIS IS THE PROBLEM WITH
>THE SUV GENERATION.  No regard for the rest of the motoring public.
>
>It's kinda like the 'merican attitude, I'm the biggest on the block, TS
>if you don't like how I act.  IMHO, big is not best, nor does it give
>anyone the right to violate another person (driver's) right of way.
>
>Standard disclaimers apply.  And please note, I am an American, a
>Vietvet and card carrying member of the the Indenpendent Party (last
>Pres voted for was G. McGovern).  Let there be Peace on Earth and let it
>begin with ending the tyranny of SU. . . sorry, I got carried away.
>
>Best to the List,
>MJ Murphy
>89 100 and still loving every minute, but want a 200TQ BAD.


Why don't you tell us whether the the huge "whatever" was red or black or
green (or whatever) so we can we can then use vehicle _color_ to help
fine-tune our irrational stereotypings!

And.... even though we both voted for McGovern, now ya' can't have my 200Q!!
;-)

Phil Rose

P.S.: This will augment our SUV database that includes the recently posted
"fact" that SUVs are driven without passengers and are therefore
environmentally irresponsible. I suppose we Qlisters _rarely commit that
particular offense 'cause we always want rear-seat passengers to help with
f/r weight distribution?
:-)

C'mon, I know y'all are having a joke at my expense but I've been too dense
to catch on. But seriously, I _will indeed_ start taking note of whether or
not my fellow SUV drivers tend to  be anti-social, self-absorbed,
penis-envying (or asserting) whale-killing midgets. Could be something
there--you never know.

P.P.S: This ends my efforts to defend SUVs on the Qlist. I actually don't
like our '96 Explorer very much--especially its intrusive "part-time and
never-quite-on-time" 4WD system. Quattro rules!

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