| Subject: | Re: FW: George, Tell the Oregon Senate Committee not to weaken Colum |
| Date: | 08/31/2004 04:20 AM |
| From: | Tris-@aol.com |
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--part1_9e.137f0e36.2e66bc1b_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit How very "American" to assume that they will, or rather must drive. In our wonderfully free society, there are several aspects which fail to remind us that driving is in fact a privilege: subsidized gas, subsidized roads, low governmental requirements on miles per gallon, low registration fees, relatively low auto costs. Many of these "rights" represent a different philosophy than other countries express through their treatment of driving. I drive, you drive, I assume most people on this list drive. That does not mean that we pay our fair share for doing so. The costs we assume for driving do not cover the costs of maintaining driveable roads, traffic enforcement, or facilities for those who do not drive such as bike lanes, sidewalks, etc. As for where they will live, I believe we are seeing a reversal of our 50's and 60's ethos that the ultimate goal was the suburban home. Many people are realizing that there are significant advantages to urban living, and choose to live close to the city center. That is a quality of life choice, for which one pays a premium. If you do not feel that is your life choice, then a larger home further out may be in your future. But to imply that we are running out of space in this town for people is disingenuous. Vertical development allows greater population density but does not automatically equate to more traffic unless those people choose to drive on a regular basis. Most cities undergo growth, it's how they manage that growth that determines future liveability. Cheers, Ian Penner In a message dated 8/31/04 9:18:29 PM, br-@politesociety.com writes: "People move from there, to here " If that keeps up, where will they live, work, & drive? It would be great if we could freeze the population & economy. I really wish it were possible but it's just not realistic. --part1_9e.137f0e36.2e66bc1b_boundary Content-Type: text/html; charset="ISO-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit <HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><HTML><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Geneva" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="2">How very "American" to assume that they will, or rather must drive. In our wonderfully free society, there are several aspects which fail to remind us that driving is in fact a privilege: subsidized gas, subsidized roads, low governmental requirements on miles per gallon, low registration fees, relatively low auto costs. Many of these "rights" represent a different philosophy than other countries express through their treatment of driving. I drive, you drive, I assume most people on this list drive. That does not mean that we pay our fair share for doing so. The costs we assume for driving do not cover the costs of maintaining driveable roads, traffic enforcement, or facilities for those who do not drive such as bike lanes, sidewalks, etc. <BR> <BR> As for where they will live, I believe we are seeing a reversal of our 50's and 60's ethos that the ultimate goal was the suburban home. Many people are realizing that there are significant advantages to urban living, and choose to live close to the city center. That is a quality of life choice, for which one pays a premium. If you do not feel that is your life choice, then a larger home further out may be in your future. But to imply that we are running out of space in this town for people is disingenuous. Vertical development allows greater population density but does not automatically equate to more traffic unless those people choose to drive on a regular basis. Most cities undergo growth, it's how they manage that growth that determines future liveability.<BR> <BR> Cheers,<BR> Ian Penner<BR> <BR> In a message dated 8/31/04 9:18:29 PM, br-@politesociety.com writes:<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE CITE STYLE="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px" TYPE="CITE"></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Geneva" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="2"><BR> </FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="2">"</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000080" FACE="Arial" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="2">People move from there, to here "</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Geneva" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="2"><BR> <BR> </FONT><FONT COLOR="#000080" FACE="Arial" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="2"> If that keeps up, where will they live, work, & drive?</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Geneva" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="2"><BR> <BR> </FONT><FONT COLOR="#000080" FACE="Arial" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="2"> It would be great if we could freeze the population & economy. I really wish it were possible but it's just not realistic. </FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Geneva" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="2"><BR> </BLOCKQUOTE></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Geneva" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="2"><BR> <BR> </FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Geneva" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="2"></FONT></HTML> --part1_9e.137f0e36.2e66bc1b_boundary-- |
