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Ask Dr. Helen: Are Hybrid Owners All That…?

March 17, 2008 - 1:30 am - by Helen Smith
Margaret the Feminist
2008-03-17 07:53:37

I drive a nine year old, very beat up Nissan Sentra with 175,000 miles on it. It has no frills whatsoever. I even have to roll up the windows by hand!

I have always thought that this car reflects personality to a T — straight forward, no frills, not showy, practical, reliable, and frugal.

P.S. I am a feminist and I have no objections to people who drive trucks. I assume those who object are criticizing the impact of trucks on the environment — not the “masculinity” of the trucks, even assuming that trucks are inherently masculine which seems kind of ridiculous. Personally, I don’t think any one person can save the environment by herself so the solution is not to give up one’s truck