North Americans and their cars

When Tyler was able to drive again, in the Summer of last year, that was a big deal, I think. Not having to use a taxi for everything. Regaining some independence. And, I'm sure, the North American attachment to the Car as a Rite of Passage. Becoming your own person.

Even though Vancouver is, for North America, a transit-friendly and bike-friendly city, getting around on your own time table requires a car. Besides, with a head injury, when crowds, busy environments and a lot of stimulus are hard to handle, public transit is not an option.

Cars in North America are part of the family. Far from being a utility to get you from A to B, it is an object of ritual and reverence. I wonder if the reason car chases in movies are such integral part and have such impact, is because of the reckless destruction of an idol.