Re:The Struggle with Where the Sidewalks Won't Go
by knodi123 on Wednesday September 20, 2017 @11:14AM
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small government and self-reliance are pretty standard republican platform item. criticize that if you like - I know I sure do - but it's hardly inconsistent or surprising.
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Re:The Struggle with Where the Sidewalks Won't Go
by acdha on Wednesday September 20, 2017 @07:03PM
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Cutting public infrastructure like sidewalks prevents self-reliance — it’s saying that anyone who isn’t able-bodied and affluent enough to afford a car doesn’t belong in the community. If, instead, you provide things like accessibility, public transit, etc. millions of people can actually contribute to society rather than being dependent on charity.