So the fact that this person clearly has researched said subject enough to get a degree in it to know what they're talking about vs some dude who is quite possibly pulling bullshit out his ass doesn't allow for said learned person to tell said non-learned person they are an idiot?
Because sometimes I think it kinda does.
I lived in snowy af Ohio for 8 years with a Kia Sephia. I was poorer than now then and couldn't afford snow tires yet I made it just fine. I'd always see trucks and SUVs driving crazy fast down the highway, and saw 2 crash right in front of me.
I'm with you, people do not need SUVs for the snow.