I never meant to speak against GPS systems. I'll probably break down and get one eventually. I meant to speak out against the concept that any activity being a "no-brainer" is desirable. Too many people drive, now, as though driving were a "no-brainer." And they, and others, die because of their doing so. So we want to make it even more of a "no-brainer"?

As for "...in Europe, where towns were set up for people driving oxen, not cars..." I don't disagree, but why pick on Europe alone. Try Boston.

Peter.