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Re: OT: Re: [HP3000-L] Blatant disrespect for the international community
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Peter Smithson <[log in to unmask]>
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Peter Smithson <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 3 Nov 2004 16:32:31 -0600
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 In article <[log in to unmask]>, [log in to unmask]
says...
> It's an ego thing as well as the illusion Americans have that they are
> somehow "safer" in larger vehicles.
>
> Some people theorize that it has something to do with having a feeling of
> control and power, especially in light of the 9/11 attacks, but I think
> it's stretching it.
>
> Americans tend to like big things.  Look at my big house.  Look at my big
> car.  Look at my big ... well, anyway.

I don't think it's exclusively American - I know they are very popular
over there but in the UK they are also getting very popular.

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