<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><HTML><FONT SIZE=2 PTSIZE=10 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="Arial" LANG="0">Neighbors:<BR>
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The only thing that will work is for us to stop using our cars. Switch to public transportation. If we had supported Jimmy Carter when he wanted to improve nationwide mass transportation in the late '70's (one of the reasons Reagan got elected with the help of the automobile and oil contributions) we would not be in the predicament we are now.<BR>
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I have been using mass transportation and my feet since the first of the year and it is perfectly doable. If we all did that the powers that be would notice and things would change. But as long as Americans continue their obsession with living in the suburbs and shopping at malls with franchises, we will continue to be at the mercy of the oil, gas and automobile manufacturers.<BR>
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I am thinking of starting a group to promote leaving our cars behind with an emphasis on pedestrian safety. Does anyone know of an effort that exists already?<BR>
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Sharon L. Guida<BR>
2746 Maryland Avenue<BR>
Baltimore, MD 21218<BR>
410-889-0436 (home)<BR>
410-467-4409 (work)<BR>
410-467-4410 (work fax)<BR>
410-960-1139 (cell)<BR>
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