Do you feel guilty when you drive your car?

Don’t get me wrong - I love my car. However, sometimes when I think about it, I feel a little guilty. It only gets about 20 MPG, which isn’t great, and considering that most cars almost twenty years ago got the same fuel efficiency, maybe I should have bought something else. Ideally, I’d be more environmentally friendly, drive a prius, and hug trees…in my dreams, that’s what I do. During the day to day, though, I don’t go that far. Does anybody else feel the same?

Answer #1

No, I don’t feel guilty when I drive. But, I don’t drive that often, and try to limit my mileage in general, as my kids get stir crazy when they sit for long, and if I’m driving by myself, then they miss me (lol).

Seriously, though, if you are feeling guilty about your impact on the environment, don’t hug a tree - plant one. Recycle more. Do something, and don’t wallow in self loathing about the issue, as that’s not going to help.

Best,

thedude

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