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[–] jatone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 week ago (10 children)

That seems entirely dependent on where you live.

reading comprehension is lacking.

fastest way to not be car-dependent america is to remove the cars from places that dont need them.

[–] CmdrShepard49@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 week ago (9 children)

So it sounds like we're in agreement that they are needed in Vancouver, WA.

[–] jatone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 week ago (8 children)

reading comprehension is lacking.

you really struggle with this. dont put words in other peoples mouths.

[–] Aatube@piefed.social 0 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

can't you just explain I've got no idea what you're saying either

flippancy is just the progressive version of virtue signaling—it gets nobody else on your side

[–] jatone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

sure, you dont need a car in the vast majority of cities. bikes work fine. fin.

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