I forgot to mention that last night I actually saw a stretch Hummer stage (turning east onto Washington Street from the alley between Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue).

Perhaps some such vehicles have a better use, but I'm inclined to regard them as an example of conspicuous consumption, and therefore as repugnant.

Tags: conspicuous consumption, High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle

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