MarkMas
Chief pedant
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May I offer my sincere thanks for your careful analysis of my original post. Its deeply gratifying to see someone take the time and trouble to clarify something written in haste whilst in the midst of frustration.
Members of society who can deal with life's annoyances so adroitly are few and far between, and should be held out as a beacon for the rest of us 'mere mortals' to learn from and aspire to be!
Should your local authority deem owning and driving an eight cylinder highly poluting performance motor car, be contrary to the good of society, and as a result apply a hefty levy for the use of such a vehicle, you will I'm sure view this as a fair and reasonable price to pay, for potentially jeopardising the long term health of your fellow members of society. Although I do remain a little puzzled as to your choice of car, particularly given your high moral stance on tackling the issues presented by the use of such poluting means of private transport.
Nevertheless that aside I remain deeply indebted to your good self.
I can see how my post might have come across as 'superior' and of 'high moral tone', but actually it really intended as an exercise in cheerfulness and optimism (and self-indulgence), to counterbalance your heartfelt frustration. I apologise if it seemed pious or offensive. I make no real claim to be green myself, being lazy, comfort-loving, profligate and and V8-positive. Although I am enthusiastically woke, it's true.