BloguesRichard Martineau

À la défense de la banlieue

MARC-ANDRÉ LAVIOLETTE m'a envoyé ce texte du Ottawa Citizen qui prend la défense des banlieusards.

The people who move to the suburbs aren't nearly as stupid or careless or brainwashed. They know they're going to get a lawn, a garage and a backyard. They know they will be miles from a store or cafe, and that they'll have to drive everywhere. Most people move to the suburbs with eyes wide open, fully aware of the tradeoffs they are making. They aren't looking for some pastoral idyll, but for more prosaic goods like privacy, space, quiet and parking.