So, these are the times that try the souls of those of us who support mass transit.
I love taking the train to work, basically because I can spend my commute working or (more likely) sleeping or playing Baldur’s Gate II, behaviors that are generally frowned upon while driving (actually, I’m pretty sure my wife frowns upon me playing BG II at any time.) I also think that the world would be a better place if more people took the train to work, and that if train transit were more popular, perhaps it would become convenient for more people.
Of course, now that rising gas prices mean that the trains and stations are crowded, I get to put my money where my mouth is. I can’t say I like the crowds, but if they remain, it can only encourage the further development of mass transit. Overall, it’s a good thing.
