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I make a point of riding transit daily in my city (Toronto) because I think it's better for the community, planet, and myself. Since last week I have been driv
by sequoia 7y ago
I make a point of riding transit daily in my city (Toronto) because I think it's better for the community, planet, and myself.
Since last week I have been driving 100% & not using transit. Now is not the time for reusable mugs & public transit. Right now we optimize for distancing & isolation, not resource conservation.
- the_af 7y agoTo be clear, I wasn't arguing from a "green" point of view. I'm arguing driving a car as an individual solution to the outbreak is not a particularly useful solution to the community at large; this must be a community effort. Mine wasn't an argument about pollution or the environment, but about individualist vs collective solutions.
- sequoia 7y agoBut when I don’t get sick, I also don’t spread it to you or your child or your grandpa. We all benefit. Everyone should increase distancing however they can, and driving and biking rather than taking transit is a part of that solution. Those who have no choice but public transit also benefit from me driving because now it’s less crowded and transmission is less likely. Everyone benefits.