Leaving them out and riding them on the sidewalks is definitely a problem. But not wanting to walk two miles to a shop or restaurant is not a matter of inabili

Leaving them out and riding them on the sidewalks is definitely a problem. But not wanting to walk two miles to a shop or restaurant is not a matter of inability or even of effort, it's a matter of time management. A two mile walk might be pleasant but would completely blow away my lunch break or interrupt progress on a project. There are limited options within a given walking radius, and adding a car, bike, or scooter makes this radius hugely larger. Parking a car or driving in traffic is a pain, so scooters and bikes are a useful - not lazy - solution. We need ubiquitous scooter and bike racks, and respect from cars.