On Mon, 03 Oct 2005 10:44:09 GMT, Chris Tolley
wrote:

Quite a few, like me, drive ... Cars are still required by families

If true, one wonders how anyone ever managed before. But since people
plainly did manage before, perhaps it isn't a necessity, but a lifestyle
choice.

You've sort of got the choice to opt out of the society your kids,
school, outside activities etc. exist in. But only sort of. Like
you sort of have the choice to buy your kids Clarke's sandals instead
of trainers :-)