Cars took over because the legal system helped squeezed out alternatives

Re:Cars took over because the legal system helped squeezed o... by oefrha on Wednesday July 10, 2019 @01:45PM (#20404387)

Having grown up without a car in a country with good public transport, I never had trouble vacationing to beaches and parks, visiting faraway families, or pursuing work in faraway places (well that last point didn’t apply to me, but certainly did apply to e.g. my parents).

Now, having lived in the U.S. for many years, I still hate driving, but I’m basically crippled if I don’t drive.

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Re:Cars took over because the legal system helped squeezed o... by agumonkey on Wednesday July 10, 2019 @01:48PM (#20404427)

"Modern" times attracted people into wanting faster for less. You can do a lot without cars, but you have to unplug your soul from not walking.

Also society shifted, cars meant larger but further shopping centers, and job areas.

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