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by jrockway 6159 days ago
Can I have a $4500 voucher for a new bicycle? It uses no fossil fuel at all. (I estimate that an 18-pound bike will cause me to consume one less banana per week, compared to my current 21-pound bike. This will save hundreds of bananas per decade.)
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I wasn't aware that banana consumption was a problem or that America depends on a healthy bike industry to thrive. News to me!
I wasn't aware that having a slightly-old car was a problem.
It isn't a problem. You car is probably perfectly fine and may get great gas mileage. The problem is that you are not consuming. Bad American!
I hope those bananas are fairly traded?