I agree. Why does
jfmezei think that American's are like this? Do you drive a hybrid? Then, the electric would start the car moving until you need the engine. Same as if you were getting something in the convenience store, or whatever.
In the US, in many cities and some states, it is illegal to leave your car running if you are not behind the wheel or for a certain time limit. Texas is one of many states that has such rules...
Admin code. Or read the law itself...
Texas idling no longer than 5 minutes. I am sometimes amazed that people globally seem to forget that the US is a very diverse place with many different opinions. I think that your "prejudice" is not justified. It depends where AND what type of pollution you are looking at. The top 10 polluted countries do not include the United States. However, as far as pollution in regard to output of carbon, Canada is right up there with the US and China. Google it.