Re:Alright, amigo, let's build some affordable housing
by trinovantes on Saturday April 02, 2022 @07:32PM
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When cities are designed around cars, you must have a car to participate in society. As a result, it's a significant tax on the poor. The recent oil price spike has caused many people to worry about being able to afford to work.
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Re:Alright, amigo, let's build some affordable housing
by throwaway684936 on Saturday April 02, 2022 @07:42PM
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It's a tax on the poor, and also a tax on people who for whatever reason (there are many) aren't fit/able to drive.
Re:Alright, amigo, let's build some affordable housing
by jmyeet on Saturday April 02, 2022 @07:50PM
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That's a whole separate topic: Americans are like "just drive" and a large chunk of them just hate the poor for not having enough money to have and maintain a car.
But what about the people who actually can't drive? Epilepsy, vision, etc. There are a ton of reasons. But like what do these people do? There are so few places you can live without a car in the US compared to any other country on Earth.
Re:Alright, amigo, let's build some affordable housing
by kortilla on Saturday April 02, 2022 @11:01PM
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> and a large chunk of them just hate the poor for not having enough money to have and maintain a car.
If you’re too poor to own a car with a $300/mo payment you certainly aren’t going to pay $1800 for a studio in the city.
The only people who “hate the poor” more than those who suggest people drive are the ones who suggest people move into dense cities.