After reading about a new Pew Poll that found 88 percent of Americans believe they can't live without a car, I couldn't help thinking of this cartoon from John Akre -- who also gave us Cars for Hats. Car dependence has never looked so terrifying.
Cartoon Tuesday
Cartoon Tuesday: Beware of the Ouchies
By Ben Fried
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