I drive my car a lot of miles a year, so I always reserve judgment on individual SUV owners who may drive it far less and hence have less environmental impact. Also, there are situations where one does indeede need 4x4 or some other feature only sUVs have. However, I am totally against buying 4x4s for status symbols when they never leave the pavement or go on snow/ice. I am especially against buying them (primarily) for "safetY" since it is only their sheer size that gives you that advantage, which means you protect yourself by creaming somebody else. That's selfish and rotten. Also, if you are commuting *solo* in a nine passenger monstrosity, you should seriously think about starting a carpool. Or buy a second car for commuting. The auto industry makes so much profit off the biggest, fanciest trucks that if you bought a really loaded Suburban they could practically give you a little Metro for free. Tow it home! Kristin
