I think that's a valid point. For a lot of young people transitioning to adulthood, the thought of buying their first cable TV package was easy to say no to. It

I think that's a valid point. For a lot of young people transitioning to adulthood, the thought of buying their first cable TV package was easy to say no to. It's expensive, and there was a perfectly reasonable alternative that was much cheaper and more convenient. When people in a similar life stage think about buying their first car, is the alternative easier? Generally speaking, cities need to invest more in bus, light rail, and bicycle infrastructure in order to compete with cost/convenience of owning a car. But in a few American cities, it is becoming increasingly easier to not depend on a car.