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Unless you're implying this was done against the will of the majority of the citizenry who live there, I'm curious why you think an axiom "technology should cre
by KirinDave 8y ago
Unless you're implying this was done against the will of the majority of the citizenry who live there, I'm curious why you think an axiom "technology should create opportunities" should override the rights, freedoms and preferences of people there.
- kareemsabri 8y agoEver heard of tyranny of the majority?
- frabbit 8y agoIsn't that when the car drivers get vast amounts of money spent on infrastructure so that they can inconvenience me?
- kareemsabri 8y agoSeems like a good example.
- KirinDave 8y agoAh yes. I've heard this argument. It's pretty puerile. Land, utilities and the environment aren't like human-made resources. They're finite. So there's some inevitable decision-making there. This may limit your absolute freedom, but no one promised you that anyways. It seems to me like having a majority of residents and workers supporting an initiative for local civic planning has a lot more legitimate authority than, say, a national vote on the same subject. At some point, you have to accept being an outlier.