Originally Posted by WPeabody

And this should not be a political issue, as in, not a conservative versus liberal issue. It's about whether the US can afford to keep being so car-centered, and whether it's good for the general population, economy and health-wise, to continue being car-centered.

Want to fight the "obesity epidemic"? Instead of trying to outlaw things like trans-fats in San Fran and large sodas in NYC, why not make it more feasible for people to walk and bike places instead of driving?
It goes without saying, really, if more people used their muscles to get around, the "too many calories" problem would probably be a moot point. LOL