The Unfortunate Economic Behavior of Contemporary Society Vs. The Merits of Bicycling

Now, you must know, I am not delusional. I know that Americans will never give up their cars. I know that Americans will never cease to be major consumers in the world market place. I also realize that with China's lack of Environmental standards, the world may be decimated ecologically, over the next century. I do not, however, believe that an ecological doomsday is in our near future. The environment will be gradually degraded by our irresponsible lifestyles. We must however, try to live rightly in the midst of a wicked world(I must acknowledge that the cynics are probably sticking their fingers down their throats right about now...) We must ride bicycles and walk to work, at a great inconvenience to ourselves because it is the right course of action. It will however, save us monetarily. Driving is an expensive habit. If we can kick it, or curb it, there will be thousands more dollars in our pockets. Consequently, bicycling can save time. The high school I attended was approximately one and a half miles from my house. When I drove to school, through the city, the trip took about fifteen minutes. When I biked to school, the trip took about 5 minutes. So, within city driving conditions, bicycling can take 1/3 as long as driving. Furthermore, bicycling is incredible fun. One feels youthful exultation when riding a bike mid-morning down a bustling city street, a soft wisp of breeze coming against one's face, and the sun-shining brightly. Romanticism aside, bicycling is fine exercise in the morning, and a better way in which to wake up than the travails of caffeine. Bicycling gets your blood flowing, so when you do finally arrive at work, you are incredibly awake, and ready for action! Bicycling makes me feel like a Super-hero!(Again the cynics are about ready to hurl) Bicycling then is the most moral, financially-sound, efficient, feel-good, and physiologically positive way to get to work.