Chris,
I drive the Illinois hiways all the time. I can't say they are the worst offenders but they definately rank up there. And unfortunately my car has been sprayed with what I can only hope was coffee from the window of a semi. More than likely it was something else. It is a bummer that so many people feel that it just doesn't apply to them. People just think that someone else can do there part and that will be enough to help out.
This has been a discussion since before many of us were born, but it hasn't been until lately that anyone has thought about doing anything about it. I personally think that if we all did one thing different to be a little "Greener" (I hate that buzz word, how about Ecologically Aware) that this world would be better off. If we did 2 things each that would be amazing. I have install the energy effecient light bulbs, shower saver heads on faucets, made sure my truck is running up to par and make it a point to pick up trash if I can.
As far as driving SUV's and Boats. Don't kid yourself's folks. The industry has had the technology for years to make things "Greener" and safer and more fuel efficient. But we are all guilty of not pressing the issue until now.
Our government is pressuring the auto industry now to make hybrid's. If they would have pressured them to make better, more fuel efficient cars years ago we might not be seeing such high gas prices right now.
Off the box
Kerry
"I would rather be lost on the lake than found at home"