Should Madison ban the drive-through?

The Capitol Times ^ | 6-25-2008 | Mike Ivey

[silverleaf]

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.

[stuartcr]

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.

[Neoncon]

I hope they don’t plan to take this thing state-wide. Where would Ritchie, Potsie, and Ralph hang out?

[LetsRok]

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.

[CindyDawg]

:') Exercise is good...I agree, but we shouldn't make decisions for others IMO. Get out and go in if you want. After church I sometimes take my grandkids in to eat and play at Burger King.. This last Sunday one stayed home. I forgot to get her a kids meal. Instead of taking all 3 back in I went thru the drive thru. Some people are handicapped. Some people have computers..equipment..merchandise in the car that they are uncomfortable leaving. Sometimes it's faster or people are just tired. For whatever reason..isn't it better to let people decide for themselves. All of this talk about carbon..well what is part of what we breath out? What do plants breath in? Those concerned about the air, should be more concerned about more plants and less concrete IMO.

[Slapshot68]

“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.

[CindyDawg]

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.

[stuartcr]

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.

[CindyDawg]

Well in my case ...gas is taking care of that. I have cut way back on eating out....period

[stuartcr]

Same here.

[Libloather]

The Canadian version -

Deadly Ozone From Drive-Thru Mania (Save the planet - ban the window?)

[steelyourfaith]

 

Beam me to Planet Gore !