> I strongly believe in environmentalist issues, and I understand intellectually that we would be better off if we mostly resided in compact environments. The

> I strongly believe in environmentalist issues, and I understand intellectually that we would be better off if we mostly resided in compact environments. The issue is that classic democrat “I believe in climate change but a large house and a F-150 / giant SUV is a want I don’t want to compromise on” is why we’re not making progress on any of this. Those things will still consume a ton of electricity when they’re electric. > My town isn't very dense right now, but there is definitely pressure to build more homes. When that happens, my interests will be harmed, and the interests of people who would like more density would be served When you bought your house, you bought the land, not the right to decide what other people do with their property. > Why is it fair that one group's preferences matter and another group's preferences do not Because you preferences lead to my grand kids having a noticeably worse planet to live in?