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All methods of decreasing driving are unduly burdensome on the poor. That’s why I object to these policies: They’re middle class and up people advocating that
by zmgsabst 4y ago
All methods of decreasing driving are unduly burdensome on the poor.
That’s why I object to these policies:
They’re middle class and up people advocating that other people bear the burden for what they want done — often times, burdening the more productive members of society who perform critical jobs. If you actually thought it was important, you’d take unilateral action… instead of making “tragedy of the commons” excuses and demanding authoritarian impositions on lower classes.
That kind of entitlement by the bourgeoise is how we ended up with the worst governments in human history — and I’m sad to see us repeating it.
- xorfish 4y agoCar dependence imposes a huge cost on the poor. With good public transportation and bicycle infrastructure, poor people wouldn't need a car. Reducing car dependence is a good thing for the poor.
- adamlett 4y agoIf only other countries existed that had implemented these policies, then we would have some evidence to indicate whether you were right or wrong.
- marcinzm 4y agoThe cost for unlimited public transportation in NYC is $127/month (not counting the 50% discount if you're extra poor). I dare you to prove that owning a car (depreciation, interest, gas, insurance, registration, taxes, tolls, maintenance, inspections, etc.) actually costs less than that per month.