It’s deeper than government policy.
- Americans have a deep love for cars that has lasted for over a century
- The government did not force Americans to drive cars, it was a choice made by the people
- Cars have been a central theme in various forms of art and media
The American Love Affair With the Car
In response to Joseph Sternberg’s article, Alexander Dragone argues against the idea that Americans are forced to drive cars due to government influence. He emphasizes that driving cars is a choice deeply rooted in the American culture, with a love for automobiles that has spanned over a hundred years. This sentiment is reflected in the countless novels, plays, poems, movies, TV shows, songs, artworks, newspaper articles, and scholarly studies that celebrate the role of cars in American society.
