On 2008-05-14, Frank Krygowski wrote:
Cal Thomas is a syndicated op-ed columnist, about as conservative as
the Pope is Catholic.

Today's column makes the following points:

[yada, yada]

c) "A slow transition [to non-oil energy sources] will also give us
time to consider more fuel-efficient cars and greater use of public
transportation, even bicycles for short trips. Bikes would help more
of us lose weight and get in shape. A friend bikes to work every day,
saving gas, car payments, insurance and repair costs."

The first two points illustrate that he's not turned into a left-
leaning softie overnight. The third point illustrates that it's not
only left-leaning softies that see value in biking.

John Thompson wrote:
Sure, but do note that it is Cal's "friend" who bikes to work, not Cal
himself. Sacrifice is always easier when you don't have to do it
yourself.

N.B. Personally, I don't see commuting by bike to be a sacrifice; I do
it until the ice on the roads makes it unsafe. But for people like Cal
Thomas, giving up a motor vehicle is a major sacrifice.


Maybe not. For all we know, he takes the train.
(I have no clue, personally)

\\paul


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Paul M. Hobson
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