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I love when people just repeatedly say the same infeasible solutions over and over again
Definitely helps out the cause and doesn’t make people bitter towards the idea
Unless that’s what you’re going for ig
You're not wrong. I should say more than that. Cars are a systemic issue that has seeped it's way into every aspect of society here in the US. Everything is really far apart and outside of major cities there is no public transit that is quick and reliable so the only way to get around is to drive. Now everyone needs to buy and maintain a large vehicle. It's expensive and takes up a lot of space in an extremely inefficient way. So inefficient that no highway could ever dream of transporting as many passengers as a single bus or train. The expense disproportionately effects poor people as the cost of a car doesn't go down and just takes up a higher percentage of your income. Essentially being the reason you can't ever save money and simultaneously the only thing bringing money in.
Don't forget about the climate effect it causes, and electric cars only sort of help.