The Anti-SUV Movement
Decried as gas-guzzling road hazards, SUVs are also under fire for supporting terrorism by increasing U.S. dependence on Mideast oil. What do you think?
Carl Davis,
Roofer
"But what if I need my SUV for sporting or utilitating?"
Christine Watros,
Homemaker
"I'm sorry, but I simply don't buy your argument that SUVs indirectly put my dollars into the hands of al-Qaeda via the Saudis. My Explorer is so comfortable!"
Amy Benton,
Teacher
"Yes, the average U.S. automobile has doubled in weight since 1990, but so has the average U.S. citizen."
Franklin Lowe,
Systems Analyst
"I just feel bad for the SUVs, forced to live all cooped up in the city like that."
David Orr,
Custodian
"Yesterday, I flipped off a guy who was driving an SUV. See, I'm doing my part to save the world."
John Kelleher,
Lawyer
"My purchase of a Hummer was inspired by our 1991 Gulf War victory. After this war, I'm buying an aircraft carrier."
