What a lot of EU people don't understand is the commute to work for many Americans is 10-20 miles. I can't see my 40 year old boss on a bike with his laptop bag riding through the rain. And I am sure he is going to get up at 4 in the morning to ride his bike to work and make it in at 8am then ride back home. Public transportation doesn't go out to the sticks, boondocks, BFE, or whatever else you want to call it. America is not built like EU cities. The UK had to build up because they are a small island and can't build out. Enough with the 6 kids comments too. Just because no one wants to procreate with you doesn't mean you have to rain on others parades. It is going to be a tough couple of years ahead but we will pull through it. Things always change, just roll with it.