And here we go again... LOL

Every time someone mentions buying a Hybrid they are given horrible information and attempts are made to steer them into a drop bar bike..

OP, do not fear a Hybrid bike! I ride nothing but flat bar bikes and I am 100% comfortable on them. I easily do 40 miles a day and do a weekly ride of 60'ish. Every so often I even do a century on my lowly flat bar bike..

If you like flat bars then go for it!

The flat bar road bikes like the Specialized Sirrus or the Trek FX are awesome options..