B2431 wrote:

I am not saying confiscation of vehicles is the way to go, but putting major
parts of metropolitan areas off limits to noncommercial and nonpuplic transport
shout work nicelly.

The hard part is getting politicians willing to be voted out of office.

I think all of what you say is true. The problem is that much of the cost
of automobile usage is hidden. Environmental and health damage, cost of
foreign policies to promote cheaper oil, etc., don't get placed on the
private motor vehicle.

But you've got to admit, the personal freedom of private transport, and
all the infrastructure that supports it, is highly addictive.

In fact, it's gained "rights" status, and is one of the characteristics
that defines us as Americans!


SMH