CoffeeCat
(1000+ posts)
Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
|
Mon Dec-18-06 09:30 AM
Original message |
Does anyone else drive an SUV? |
|
I was just wondering if there are fellow DUers who drive SUVs. I was wondering how you reconcile your political/environmental beliefs with a car choice that could be considered hypocritical.
When it comes down to it, there ARE many alternatives to SUVs. Most SUVs are gas guzzlers--and they can be symbols of exorbitance and greed. However, they are fun to drive and they provide a great deal of room--if you need extra room or if you need to haul things.
I admit it. We have an SUV in our family. We felt that we needed extra room for the kids and their friends, and I don't like mini vans. I feel guilty. I'm not looking for sympathy. I know I am being a hypocrite, because I do care about the environment.
I was wondering if other DUers own SUVs--why they own them--and how you ultimately feel about owning a car that is not good for the environment.
|