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Originally posted by daepp
Do you have kids? If not, I might respectfully suggest that your perspective could change a little about the "if it's your time".
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yeah, I do have a son, age 10. I don't feel the need to drive around in a 5K lb SUV to "protect" him. Maybe you could ponder the world you are leaving to your kids and how your current "footprint" affects it...
Or how about when you make an honest mistake and the bumper of your suv crushed the head of some other parent driving a regular passenger car.
I understand that there are a number of reasons for owning an SUV. I do not consider "safety by size/weight" to be a valid one. It is a selfish rationalization and typical of the "me at all cost" american attitude. Respectfully suggested of course...