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[–] MML@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 day ago

Would those Americans have been better off buying fuel efficient cars, finding remote work to not have to drive so much, living closer to cities to benefit from public transit? Probably. But it's a lot late to try to make those shifts for these people.

I drive a fuel efficient car, have tried living in the city (extremely nice but unfortunately more expensive not less) would kill for public transit. Instead I live an hour away and pay 60% income for rent and 35% for car, I don't think I'm alone. One time I knew one neighbor, this is somewhat strange in America, if I want to go somewhere I either have to pay or maybe just walk around the same store I've done hundreds of times, I could go for a walk around a park but I would have to drive there, chances of getting harassed simply walking around are around 50% and that skyrockets to around 80% if you're doing it anywhere you're not "supposed to" like say your own neighborhood.