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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It seems pretty inconsistent (and by inconsistent I mean laughably hypocritical) to be anti-car and then take advantage of rideshare services and home delivery.

I mean, if you’re anti-car, you have to live ot 24/7/365 - not just when the weather suits you. [/quote]

I don't think many people would describe themselves as "anti car" - maybe a (vocal) minority, and you're right there's probably some amount of hypocrisy in that position. But a lot of people would like to see car dependence [b]reduced[/b]. It doesn't have to be so black and white. If the buses and metro trains were well-maintained, air-conditioned, and ran reliably and frequently, then they would be a much better option in the heat. Or if neighborhoods were upzoned and had more dense commercial development that made for shorter walks, then that might be an option. Unfortunately they're not, and so an Uber and/or personal car is often the next best option.

IMO this whole "anti car / pro car" debate would benefit from more people on both sides recognizing the gray area. [/quote]

But some are fine with status quo, and they are the only ones you are asking to change.[/quote]

The status quo is killing us, whether through car emissions or car accidents.

I think the biggest thing I realized when I started biking (I still do drive, regularly), is that cars are the only ones on the road who act like they own the place. Everyone else is aware of and deferential toward cars. And most drivers are totally ignorant, swerving into bike lanes quickly to get around a bus in their way, taking a right turn on a red light while barely checking if anyone is in the way, speeding around a blind corner. It's hard not to get radicalized. So it's just hard for me to swallow the "woe-is-me" act from people who are "pro car", to be honest. We should all be trying to figure out healthier and safer ways to get around - and there's room for personal car ownership in that equation as well. [/quote]

All of this is your opinion. Some do not agree. Is that allowed? I guess you will say no, and people like you are increasingly running our local government.[/quote]

I mean... of course disagreement is allowed? What does "allowed" even mean? You really are throwing quite the pity party aren't you? [/quote]

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