Originally posted by SpencerTheLion
I'm sure that some of the women that wear fur coats would give the same line as some of the people driving SUVs. Specifically, the ones driving alone at 80 mph in a 60 mph zone, possibly with a phone. Yes, America and much of the world has a market economy that consumers buy whatever they wish. I am not suggesting to change the economic system, but the attitudes of some of the people buying their toys. I'm just not convinced that many SUV owners need that size and power. It really seems like status and ego.

I just hope the public in general is starting to shame many of these status-seekers with their various toys. Fur-coats is one of them. These people want to be well-thought of. Maybe in the near future they will realize that well-though of includes being kind to animals and the enviroment.
I completely agree!! I'm glad I'm not the only one that thinks it's rediculous to have the largest bloody SUV on the road...to commute by yourself and barrel down everyone on the road in the process! Yikes! It's fine to have a huge dually truck or SUV if there is a purpose for one (towing, the line of work you're in...etc), but I think people are getting SUVs because they're 'cool'. What a pain and talk about gas guzzlers!! Now, don't get me wrong. I'm not against SUVs or people that have them. I may even have one someday, so my husband and I can tow our racecars to and from the dragstrip. But, then again...it would have a purpose.
Out here I see that status and ego play a huge roll. It's rather annoying since I wasn't brought up to be a materialistic or status obsessed person...but unfortunately a lot of people are like that. Personally, I also think fur coats are quite ugly (not to mention the people wearing them). They definitely look much better on the animal.