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[–] UrPartnerInCrime@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yhe first part of the journey is getting you to not sound like your from the 1800s.

I think everyone here, even the ones 'fighting' to save cars, can all agree cars are not good for the environment. It's just some of us live in areas where the nearest store is 20 minutes away, never mind work or friends. The public transportation when running here barely gets used because the stops are still far away from where you need to go since everything is in BFE. So either you need to get sweaty walking where you need to go, or get an Uber and use a car anyway.

So, what's your solution to that Mr. Lee?

[–] MrLee@aus.social 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

@UrPartnerInCrime
Cool. So you do see there is a problem. That's the important bit, and after that it's about working for change.
The Fossil Fuels Industry has done a great job of making people feel guilty about their "CO2 Footprint" but I don't think we should. The reason why you don't have options is because the system the Fossil Fuels Companies have supported and encouraged for 100 Years have taken those choices away and created a situation when many lifestyles are only possible with cars.
So my advice to you is don't worry about it, it's not your fault you don't have choices. Carry on as you are. If you can get a more efficient vehicle, that would be nice, but if you can't afford one, no problem.
What you can do is support all those people, organisations, and politicians who live in cities where we can have transport choices. Vote for politicians who want transport choices. Support organisations that are fighting parking minimums, working for mass transit and bike lanes, in urban areas, where changes can be made.
We need to pick the low hanging fruit. Who knows, one day you might move to one of these places!

[–] UrPartnerInCrime@sh.itjust.works -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Man, you talk in a way that makes people in your side not want to be on your side

[–] MrLee@aus.social 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] UrPartnerInCrime@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I have a fuel efficient truck that I use all the time. I only drive if I need be. I try to educate people on helping the planet as much as I can. I bought my reusable bags and use the faithfully. I vut down on my meat consumption.

So don't tell me to just sit down and continue doing nothing. I immediately agreed there was a problem but your acting like I'm on the other side.

So no, Lee, I didn't like your solution because it comes off like a pretentious douche said it.

[–] queermunist@lemmy.ml -4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Do you think the world can handle billions of fuel efficient trucks? Or even electric trucks?

[–] UrPartnerInCrime@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

So you're just gunna move the goalposts so I always look like an asshole?

[–] queermunist@lemmy.ml -5 points 1 year ago

I'm a different person.

This subreddit is for hating cars. I'm just telling you, your fuel efficient truck can get fucked too lol