My thoughts on "Life Without Cars"

I just recently read "Life Without Cars", an essay by science fiction writer Orson Scott Card. Though I disagree with a great deal of what he says, I honestly feel that he stole my words on this one. The primary outlook and idea of his essay is the suggestion that we redesign how we work the housing developments into a more efficient, more communal design, that requires less use of the automobile.
I personally enjoyed this essay by Card, especially because it is thought-provoking in suggesting, as well as pointing out, the resources involved in not just running the car, but also thought-provoking to me, given that sooner or later, an automobile and its use might be something I will be assuming full responsibility over, and should keep in mind? What resources went into the making of a car? What ways can I reduce my own car use, much less remain conservative in my use altogether.
In addition, I also enjoyed the essay for its candid nature, as well as listing of various reasons for why a different design on neighborhoods and reduced car use might actually be helpful, including if it makes the far out alarmists about the environment a little happy, it's not all that bad to consider.
Either way, I found it a thought-provoking and interesting piece worth my relaxation time after finishing a term paper's rough draft. I would recommenf reading it. It can be found at:

http://www.ornery.org/essays/warwatch/2007-04-08-1.html