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> The sad reality is that most people NEED cars That was a choice, though. We (especially in North America) have decided collectively to build infrastructure
by ska 4y ago
> The sad reality is that most people NEED cars
That was a choice, though. We (especially in North America) have decided collectively to build infrastructure in such a way that most people will have strong reasons to use cars, as a result most people want cars. We did not have to do that, or at least there was no compelling reason to do it to the degree that we have.
- seadan83 4y agoWell, there was a compelling reason. Massive funds from an auto and oil industry lobby rooted in excuses such as the american car tourist dream and a life in a segregated suburb. Where we arrived is IMO almost wholly corrupt, perhaps one of the biggest astro-turfing campaigns ever seen.
- ska 4y agoThat (roughly, with different emphasis) is a the choice I'm talking about. It was not based purely on rational planning, and it was a choice. That in turn made it compelling for individuals, often, but that's not the same thing.