Originally Posted by
ptempel
I could use the "one less car" argument. .....
Not sure how the "wish the line was twice as long" comment fits into this?
I'm not intending to deny the validity of broader social arguments wrt alternatives to automotive transportation being a good thing in the broader picture.
It's really more intended as a light hearted contrarian viewpoint from the other side of the fence. People tend to think it's good if more people embrace their passions. Yet no one really wants to 'stand in a longer line' to do anything. Of course cyclists don't actually queue up for anything, but it's a metaphor to suggest that on the personal level there isn't necessarily a benefit to sharing your passions with a larger crowd. Popular music provides a similar analogy. When you're young, you want everyone to like the same music you do. As you get older you realize club shows are vastly preferable to arena gigs and you're really better off in a smaller crowd of aficionados.