I don't think anyone is suggesting reverting to a pre-car situation! As you say, cars are pretty much essential in most rural settings. It's in towns and cities (and between them) that alternatives t… (View Post)

I regularly do all of those things as part of my everyday life. Drive to work, cycle to visit nearby relatives, train into the city centre, walk to nearby shops. As I say, I enjoy the convenience of … (View Post)

I walk, cycle, take the bus/train or drive depending on the circumstances, and I enjoy all of them. Walking is easy and good for you, and you sometimes meet people; cycling is even better for you, th… (View Post)

It's hard to see what point you're trying to make with those statements. Yes, cars are ace for those that can afford them and drive them (including me), but they also have a huge social and environme… (View Post)

Generally speaking, it appears that attempts by a foreign power to "civilise" another country by force are doomed to failure, aside from virtually wiping out the native population and repla… (View Post)