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I haven't owned a car since the 90s and I participate in the economy just fine. It's certainly more convenient to own a car, but you way overstated that

• nickbauman 11y ago
  Depends on where you live and what you do.
• somebehemoth 11y ago
  Good point. However, your situation is a luxury afforded to you (I assume) by living in a place with proper public transit. A whole lot of people don't have that luxury.
  • zeckalpha 11y ago
    Simply trading some luxuries for others. Owning a car is a luxury.
    • mattlutze 11y ago
      Only for people that live in high-population-density areas with meaningful public transit. Otherwise it's a practical necessity, unless having a job is a luxury as well.
      • zeckalpha 11y ago
        You can move there.
• PhasmaFelis 11y ago
  Depends entirely on your location. Major US cities usually have at least functional public transit, but there are smaller towns that don't even have sidewalks. As far as they're concerned, you either drive or you don't leave your property.