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> An individual car is the epitome of freedom Nailed it. The car is the symbol of liberty and freedom, and not without reason. People who present public transi

> An individual car is the epitome of freedom Nailed it. The car is the symbol of liberty and freedom, and not without reason. People who present public transit as an alternative to cars confound me. I will choose my own car over any kind of public transit every day. I even try to avoid flights if I can drive to my destination in ~12 hours. I can take a lot of luggage, stop and relax at my leisure, have good food, not submit to security checks. Cars are literally better in every single way to train/bus/tram etc.

foxyv 3y ago
If you have never lived in a place with good public transit, I can understand why you feel this way. You are literally trapped without a car. Now imagine, tomorrow you are diagnosed with epilepsy, or macular degeneration. Or, your car is destroyed while it's parked on the street and you cannot afford another. If a car is the only form of transportation, your freedom is contingent. Think of what a privilege driving is. Even better, great public transportation makes driving much more pleasurable.
- kulahan 3y ago
  One of my buddies had a dad who was a parapalegic and he was still much more mobile using his wheelchair and modified van than anyone with a bus could hope to make him. One of these days, you should try traversing 8 blocks in a wheelchair and see how convenient a bus stop feels! lol
  - foxyv 3y ago
    Been there, done that. Kinda weird how dangerous it was with all those cars. If only there had been dedicated pedestrian infrastructure and maybe some sort of micro-mobility device. If only I hadn't needed to cross huge parking lots to reach my destination where cars with huge front hoods and massive A pillars couldn't see me. Being disabled in car dependent cities is hell. https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/12/26/1064764/diversity-linguistics-project-us/ https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/12/26/1064764/diversit...

foxyv 3y ago

If you have never lived in a place with good public transit, I can understand why you feel this way. You are literally trapped without a car. Now imagine, tomorrow you are diagnosed with epilepsy, or macular degeneration. Or, your car is destroyed while it's parked on the street and you cannot afford another. If a car is the only form of transportation, your freedom is contingent. Think of what a privilege driving is. Even better, great public transportation makes driving much more pleasurable.

kulahan 3y ago
One of my buddies had a dad who was a parapalegic and he was still much more mobile using his wheelchair and modified van than anyone with a bus could hope to make him. One of these days, you should try traversing 8 blocks in a wheelchair and see how convenient a bus stop feels! lol
- foxyv 3y ago
  Been there, done that. Kinda weird how dangerous it was with all those cars. If only there had been dedicated pedestrian infrastructure and maybe some sort of micro-mobility device. If only I hadn't needed to cross huge parking lots to reach my destination where cars with huge front hoods and massive A pillars couldn't see me. Being disabled in car dependent cities is hell. https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/12/26/1064764/diversity-linguistics-project-us/ https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/12/26/1064764/diversit...