Ok, I'll go against the grain on this one. I don't have a problem with someone buying a vehicle for status-power-safety despite its 13MPG. (But not someone complaining about feeding it) The hummer isn't really appealing to me but hey, I'd take one for free!
Chuck- There must be two of us odd balls out there with my same thoughts cuz I don't mind other opinions at all!
Please keep that hidden camera clicking
And you're absolutely right- change the market and these things will dissappear.