To be on foot in the United States is only immoral, not illegal.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quip suggests that walking in the United States is socially frowned upon but not illegal.
- In plain terms
- Walking is socially discouraged but not against the law.
- What can you take from it?
- Social norms can be stricter than legal rules.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do cultural attitudes shape transportation choices?
- When does a legal right become socially taboo?
Another view
In many places walking is perfectly normal and encouraged.
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