And still we love our cars

http://www.montrealgazette.com/still+love+cars/2011046/story.html

I find it amazing how something that has helped transform our country into what it is in terms of power, prosperity, and technological powerhouses is now coming back to bite the consumer.
According to this study people who commute now face "symptoms of pain, dizziness, exhaustion and sleep deprivation twice as much as non commuters." The article also notes that people facing long commutes everyday "are also more likely to suffer from high blood pressure, digestive problems, headaches, backaches and trouble with concentration." The commute thus affects other fascets of life for the commuter along with "negative moods translate into poor work performance, road rage in the office and more sick days." Transportation is very important to every person who has a family, works, or just wants to enjoy their lives. I know that in my situation being a commuter the traffic patterns in Hartford along with the congestion really does increase my stress level especially when it comes to getting to class on time or when someone does something with a car that may not have been the smartest thing to do at the particular moment. This article seems to play into everyday life for the average working american.