That’s $600 a month in depreciation, repairs, maintenance, etc., just going to/from work.. That doesn’t seem trivial..

It does fall within a typical driver’s monthly mileage. But as someone that trains it into work, I do find it unreasonable. Lots of wasted cash..

Why would someone decide to lock into a situation where they have to drive 1500 miles a month?

I’m guessing the pedestrian-safety hood and lack of headlights are closely related, one causing the necessity of another..

4th: Most of the autonomous incidents I’ve read of have involved the operators watching their phones or tablets, haven’t they? It seems like if the people were paying attention, most of these wouldn’t have happened.. These systems will need lots and lots more experience on the road to fine tune the software, so…

Don’t like it? Don’t let the kid score.. That said, I don’t like it, but I don’t care to really care..

It’s about damn time we had a PSA about ketchup.. 

People make financial mistakes, and should be allotted some compassion. These people should not be making important decisions for the country.

It’s ok, I’m envious of the couple too..

True, a lot is left out when making these decisions. But there are always unknown variables. I’ve read of the carbon cost between the bags, but I’ve also noticed that plastic bags are more likely to be littered, wonder which is more likely to be recycled, etc.

It’s a company initiative, not a government rule, no? I’d agree with the sentiment though, that one-size-fits-all moves will compromise some. But wouldn’t carrying a personal straw resolve this particular issue, similar to how reusable shopping bags can replace plastic bags?

I’m not sure that wearing the flesh of a cow really captures the intention behind ‘Cow Appreciation Day’...

You’re right, banning straws won’t solve the problem of plastic waste. We shouldn’t ban them until we find a perfect solution.

I’m sure there’s a good metaphor of the current state of this country in that pile..

I’d be interested in an electric moto for the commute, but am a bit ignorant on recharge times using a standard outlet, compatibility with commercial charging locations, etc. I’d put in the research if I were actively shopping, but conventional tech is always easier and lazier to understand..

No one should be above or below the law.

I used to teach motorcycle riding, so I can agree with that, to an extent. But I do think anyone that wants to learn can, barring actual limiting disabilities. Teaching outside the box might be necessary (something standardized education isn’t very good at), as well as changing the way you learn..

I certainly believe you can teach it, though I’m not sure college is always necessary for it. Trade schools and apprenticeships have worked well in the past and present. And a genuine personal interest usually helps any type of education.

You would be correct, and I did misinterpret ‘technician’. My bad.

The technicians and engineers will be there. They’ll just be coming from well-off families or immigrating from white European nations. The robots will replace those suffering through the gutted education system, leaving them to work several service-industry positions to afford rent, and locking future generations into…