Does Route 66 have the wrong sponsor?

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Riding on U.S. Route 50 through the abandoned mining towns of Nevada, you immediately understand how “the loneliest highway in America” got its romantic reputation. For starters, the nickname is probably true. It’s not unusual to go 10 or 15 minutes without seeing another car, even in peak hours of the day. But more cheerfully, the “loneliest” label is not sponsored by a depression clinic or a dating service. So, as uplifting as it may be to see a

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