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Fair, but that doesn't mean every American is so lazy as to lack the ability or desire to walk places, as was suggested. Also, the US is a big country and shou
by sojournerc 3y ago
Fair, but that doesn't mean every American is so lazy as to lack the ability or desire to walk places, as was suggested.
Also, the US is a big country and shouldn't be treated as a single thing.
Colorado, where I live, has an amazingly active population relative to other states.
It's worth applying a little nuance, instead of broad brushes based on stereotypes.
- tonyedgecombe 3y ago>Fair, but that doesn't mean every American is so lazy as to lack the ability or desire to walk places, as was suggested. Most are but they aren’t any different to other parts of the world. I walked past someone getting in their car this morning only to meet them getting out a couple of minutes later at my local shop. The only exceptions to this are countries that make walking easy and driving difficult. Without the carrot and stick the majority will take the easy option.
- cpursley 3y agoLast time I was in Colorado I got yelled at by a driver for crossing the street (legally, via a crosswalk). Here in the south, motorists are often intentionally aggressive towards pedestrians and cyclists (especially brodozers). Not a very nuanced situation, unfortunately.