Posted on 06/25/2008 7:10:54 AM PDT by gorush
First it was a proposed ban on plastic bags.
Now, a member of the influential Madison Plan Commission wants to ban the restaurant drive-through -- or at least restrict the ubiquitous symbol of America's auto-centric lifestyle.
(Excerpt) Read more at madison.com ...
Madison should be as enviro-socialistic as it can get itself to be, by vote or by fiat.
Then the rest of us can have a shining example of enviro socialism in practice.
I do not know what causes global warming, or even if it exists.
With everyone saying we are fat, out-of-shape, and waste fuel, it seems that if we parked our cars, got out and walked into a business, it would be better for everyone.
I hope they don’t plan to take this thing state-wide. Where would Ritchie, Potsie, and Ralph hang out?
Soon the government will mandate that you cannot accept a job more than 5 miles from where you live to cut down on driving and pollution.
“With everyone saying we are fat, out-of-shape, and waste fuel, it seems that if we parked our cars, got out and walked into a business, it would be better for everyone.”
Convenience doesn’t cause obesity...being there in the first place does. lol
But I see your point.
My Mom and I visited San Diego last year. There was a Jack in the Box with no drive thru and parking was limited to 30 minutes. Now what kind of fast food place is that? I complained and was told it was city ordinance but no one seemed to know why but if I took longer than half an hour I would “probably” be ok.
That’s why I said banning is not the way to go...but a lot of times, people don’t do what’s good for them if there is an easier way.
Well in my case ...gas is taking care of that. I have cut way back on eating out....period
Same here.
Deadly Ozone From Drive-Thru Mania (Save the planet - ban the window?)
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