I have automatic stop/start on my car and don't have problem with it, though it does take getting used to. I know some people hate it and will go to great lengths to defeat it including hacking the car computer to keep it turned off. If you search online for your car model and auto stop start elminate you will probably find directions or a product that will hack its computer that will keep it shut off.
Auto stop/start does not use more gas than leaving the car idle, it uses less. That's why mfg's add it to cars. It's not like you have to pull out the choke to richen up the mixture to start a car that was just shut down.
However it does drain your battery to keep all the fans and electronics going. A lot of auto stop/start cars will start the engine up after a stop before you take your foot off the brake if you are stopped for too long.
I don't know if auto stop/start is mandated but it will probably be the norm on most cars soon if it is not already. Manufactures will do anything to boost their EPA numbers.
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