True Americans suffer instead of avoid suffering, and are proud of it. Congrats, Patriot
I think I know what you are saying. Driving to work, or for work, in unsafe conditions seems to have been part of the traditional work ethic. I am not sure it still is.
I have known many who were proud of it. Can't say I ever was. I have gotten over any resentment. There is always a choice.
These days, if there is any chance of blowing snow; my car does not leave the driveway. And I don't even have a driveway.