Hey, I Agree With Ralph!
by Wendy at 11/19/2004 07:54:00 PM
Probably Mark is aware of this, since Ralph Nader has been on the case for years, but it was a surprise to me to find that AAA is not as benign as it seems.
According to this article, everyone's favorite source of free maps, motel discounts, and roadside assistance supports a powerful lobby which fights against things like the Clean Air Act, safer autos, funding for public transportation, and public policy meant to limit urban sprawl.
What can you do? Well, for one thing, instead of joining the evil empire, you can try out the alternative auto club, the Better World Club, supported by Mr Nader himself, as well as two guys you may know as Click and Clack. Better World not only supplies the requisite emergency towing and free maps, but you can also get roadside assistance for your bike, for a small extra fee.
There's a nice article about a Better World (including more information on AAA's agenda) here.
According to this article, everyone's favorite source of free maps, motel discounts, and roadside assistance supports a powerful lobby which fights against things like the Clean Air Act, safer autos, funding for public transportation, and public policy meant to limit urban sprawl.
What can you do? Well, for one thing, instead of joining the evil empire, you can try out the alternative auto club, the Better World Club, supported by Mr Nader himself, as well as two guys you may know as Click and Clack. Better World not only supplies the requisite emergency towing and free maps, but you can also get roadside assistance for your bike, for a small extra fee.
There's a nice article about a Better World (including more information on AAA's agenda) here.
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