it's kinda obvious you haven't watched too many buses in cities like pittsburgh with the narrow, twisty streets, and have not been to the land fill and watch garbage trucks in action. and i'm certainly not debating your other points which are valid in every aspect. just stating what i have personally observed over the many years i have been on this planet. and it is really no comparison to argue paid fire companies vs volunteer fire companies, which i have first hand knowledge. carry on.