Originally Posted by
Chris L
This sums it up beautifully. The simple question to ask is this: how many people have ever taken up cycle-commuting and stuck with it PURELY for environmental reasons. I don't think I've EVER heard of a single case of this happening. Sure, it's a nice side-benefit, but it's not the real reason anybody rides, and it certainly won't work when coupled with the "cycling is dangerous" paranoia that many "advocates" go on with.
I agree with what you're saying. But just so do have a case, I did take up cycle commuting for purely environmental reasons. One day I just told the wife I wouldn't drive her to the store anymore, and if she wanted to shop she would have to bike with me. Now she bikes to work too.
Originally Posted by
ShadowGray
Being environmentalist doesn't do squat... nobody cares.
I have to disagree. I think our recycling programs, national forests, clean water/air acts, etc are all results of people caring about the environment. People don't care enough, but you can make a difference.