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Never understood people's obsession with cars being freedom. I take the bus to work sometimes. I get on the bus which stops nearly at my front door, sit down and look outside, and get off in front of my work. Zero effort required from my part. Investing in public transport is investing in freedom.
It's a myopic view that is held mostly by people living in areas where public transportation is non existent and cars are the only means to get around. Either that or a city bloke who is rich and doesn't want to mingle with the rabble.
You don’t live in a society where you are physically incapable of doing absolutely anything without a car.
That’s your answer. A winter coat is impractical to someone in the Sahara, but that person works appreciate it a lot of the eh got thrown into Alaska.
I know, my rant was more city specific I guess
I suppose it depends on how good your public transport is. I wasn't quite so lucky when I had long commutes a few years back. 15 minute bus, 10 minute walk, 30 minute train, 15 minute walk, and the same thing in reverse getting home. Usually in the mornings without any space to actually sit at any point in the trip. Sure did wish I had a car at the time, lmao.
Bikes are true freedom. Commuting takes roughly the same amount of time because I don't have to take the same crappy routes as with a car.
cars are the opposite of freedom in my opinion. I grew up/live in a city where there is fortunately rudimentary public transit but a lot of shit is highly inaccessible without a car. Especially in the winters here having to rely on the bus to get to work was absolute hell, but even then having a car is such a massive chore. Outside of rent it is my biggest expense in a month and driving is highly dangerous despite the fact that id consider myself quite good at it. Id much rather be able to just rely on public transport and not have to deal with the cost and stress of driving on a daily basis, would feel much more free id say. And thats not even considering the social aspects of not having a car here and how that can limit you, wish it were just typical (and practical) for most people to take transit
Is your city under the management of Capitalists who only implement architectures that benefits the rich people, raise cost of living, and creates an environment where environmentally destructive investment is the best choice for personal finance?
im anxious around people and feel constantly on edge or potentially threatened even when others are kind and flash a smile.
having a space where i can be certain things are where i expect them and when im looking for stuff i dont need to keep up appearances...