Quote Originally Posted by OTO
I've been to France and I understand the reasons given by the Paris city council in wanting to ban SUVs. I think their decision is ideal for Paris and not entirely ideal in ours. Yes, both our countries have traffic & pollution problems but the difference in political will, culture and attitudes towards SUVs makes the of banning SUVs here in Metro Manila political suicide. Almost every Pinoy loves almost everything popularized by Americans like SUVs. Politicos loves SUVs as they're a symbol of power & wealth. SUVs are ideal because our roads are crap & often times flooded and peace of mind it gives in the chance of accidents.

The French losing every military engagement is an exageration and a bad stereotype created and perpetuated by flag waving, redneck Americans who seem justified in invading countries that are magnitudes less powerful than they are. It's as if you said all Filipinas are domestic helpers.

Also the French have this thing called the Foreign Legion (a branch of the French armed forces) that accept foreigners into its ranks. This is not to be confused with them using other countries armed forces to do their bidding. It is closer to outsourcing.

Very well thought out... naunahan mo ako... and yes, that stupid idea about France's military is so redneck it's appalling. If France is weak, then what is Canada? (One of the best places to live in Northern America, of course, best welfare and social benefits outside of Sweden)... What is the Philippines? We have an army that can hardly defeat itself, and an airforce that can blow just ONE building to rubble, but takes half a day to do it...

I see a lot of people who disagree are SUV owners themselves. Remember, this is just a proposal. But it makes sense in a way. Big vehicles are not suited to congested metropolitan streets, and are definitely dangerous to small cars which are. Yes, I agree that SUVs are useful out here in the Philippines, but for those of us who can afford them, getting a smaller vehicle for non-cargo/people hauling demands might be a good idea.

I think a car-pooling law for SUVs above a certain width or length would be more prudent... actually, for ANY car that big. The future does lie in public transport and bike lanes. That leaves us to drive our cars out where it is best to enjoy them... out on the open highways and in the country.