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minus-squarefubo@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up30·edit-21 year agoMany folks see car culture as connected to other social problems, such as: Environmental degradation — pollution, climate change Suburban decay — neighborhoods with lots of parking but no public life Violent crime — road rage, throwing shit at bicyclists, coal rolling Long driving commutes — extending the work day for hours of unpaid labor Injury & death — driving & being around cars is the most dangerous thing most people do every day Folks raising awareness about these issues, or just yelling about them, are probably not interested in having a debate right then.
minus-squaredakar@kbin.sociallinkfedilinkarrow-up9arrow-down1·1 year agoCars also make an economic barrier, poor people who can’t afford a car can’t get a job far away, limiting their choices and opportunities. Even if they find a good job, companies prefer people with a car, so it’s very likeky that they’re rejected.
minus-squarecerevant@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up4·1 year agoAlso, the expense of a car can decimate their income. I don’t know how some people made ends meet when gas prices spiked during the pandemic.
Many folks see car culture as connected to other social problems, such as:
Folks raising awareness about these issues, or just yelling about them, are probably not interested in having a debate right then.
Cars also make an economic barrier, poor people who can’t afford a car can’t get a job far away, limiting their choices and opportunities.
Even if they find a good job, companies prefer people with a car, so it’s very likeky that they’re rejected.
Also, the expense of a car can decimate their income. I don’t know how some people made ends meet when gas prices spiked during the pandemic.