Some run to their electric cars pro-claiming
they are “saving the world”. I ask from what?! Are these cars better than their
gasoline counterparts?
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The
operating of them is only as “clean” as the source of electricity they use. In
Ontario, 61% of the electricity comes from nuclear. Radiation and the issue of
waste disposal are sure hazards.
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All
cars kill. They are the #1 killer of kids! In the U.S. there are more than
6,000,000 accidents per year, on average; over 2,000,000 injuries and about
50,000 deaths! Electric car resolve nothing in this respect.
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The
pollution to MAKE any car is immense.So if you think buying a new car will reduce pollution, keep dreaming.
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The
operation of any car pollutes: even the particular matter coming off the tires
is a serious air pollutant.
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All
vehicles result in more traffic. More traffic results in more lost time due to
just sitting there – and, driving them! Billions are lost in productivity.
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People
are fat and out of shape – and stressed! Driving does wonders for the body,
heart and mind!
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Eco-systems
are wiped out for cars. The habitats of all life forms, including humans are
wiped out and degraded for highways and roads to plow through.
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Noise
from cars causes great stress that leads to chronic health issues – including cancer.
Perhaps electric cars are quieter but they do not sound like little chirpy
birds that could be there instead!
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Corporate
control of our lives continues. The governments in Canada and the U.S. have
bailed out – handed out – huge sums of money on “our behalf”. Has this really
helped the average citizen? Are we
really “free” or chained to our cars [or the illusion of need]?
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Ever
wonder why there is immense flooding? Well, let’s see….you wipe out the trees,
swamps,…and put in concrete or pavement that doesn’t absorb the water as the
forest/swamp does…and wham-o!
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Turtles
are fighting a losing battle: one of the major causes for their decline is people
intentionally hitting them! So if the road through their swamp isn’t enough to
disrupt/kill them, stupid car drivers – including electric car drivers – will get
them! Many die crossing roads also – along with many other nonhumans [and
humans].
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Cars
and roads separate people from people and from nonhumans. Studies have shown
that the busier the road, the less people cross the street – preventing people
from developing community and having mobility.
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Cars
stop community. How often do you get a smile, a hug, a handshake while driving?
Instead you get a clenched fist, scornful looks, curses, even blows. But when
walking or biking people oft say hi, chat, hug, make new friends and feel
happier. They feel part of a community that cares – not of one that is
selfishly just out for them-selves – and willing to hurt you emotionally or
even physically, if it comes to that!
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Cars
are very expensive and depreciate greatly. Bank loans, insurance, fuel,
maintenance, depreciation…are just some of the outrageous expenses! The myth
that it’s cheaper than taking the bus is false. It’s estimated the true costs
are about $1 per kilometer! And that is not including the wars fought to get
materials to operate/build them! Even electric cars use fossil fuels in their
construction. And guess what materials are used to make the roads?
So get out
of the car “mode”! Get some exercise and meet and greet those around you. And do
something good for the world now and find alternatives to this insane
[destroying our habitat!] way of living/dying/taking lives.
