I mean, I honestly don’t understand why anyone made an entire community with the focus of hating cars. I made one comment about why trains cannot replace cars and oh man the response I get from angry car haters is just so… bewildering.

Edit: I don’t mean to offend anyone. I respect your right to hold those beliefs.

  • fubo@lemmy.worldEnglish
    30·
    1 year ago

    Many 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.

    • dakar@kbin.social
      91·
      1 year ago

      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.

      • cerevant@lemmy.worldEnglish
        4·
        1 year ago

        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.