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The external effects of large pickup trucks are drastically more than that of a small sports car, in ways that are more immediate than climate change. Large pi
by jerlam 2y ago
The external effects of large pickup trucks are drastically more than that of a small sports car, in ways that are more immediate than climate change.
Large pickup trucks take up a lot more space on the road and parking lots, are harder to see around, and when they get into accidents they cause a lot more damage and injuries to people both in and out of cars. There is a very different visceral response to a large pickup truck tailgating you with its driver perched above you, than a Lambo or 911 doing the same.
- novaleaf 2y agoI think it's a strange argument: that buying a truck is "worse" than buying a sports car. I think the term "apples and oranges" is applicable here. The former are both vehicles and the latter are both fruit, but otherwise have fairly different cost/benefit.
- 01HNNWZ0MV43FF 2y ago[flagged]