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Originally Posted by PsyDocJoanne
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And I'm saddened to see that you (and almost all Americans, so don't take this personally) find nothing wrong with consumerism and materialism, and that you believe that living 34 miles away from your work place justifies the pollution you produce.
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We have no USEFUL public transportation system (feel free to Google that and verify it); we have a tiny Metro system that covers all of about 10 miles; we also have a Tri-Rail system that covers slightly more ground, but is very limited in scope (one north/south route, that's it). Our public buses do not run reliably, and there aren't many of them. I've done the math, and it would take me significantly longer to get to my office via public transportation (1.5 hours vs. ~50 minutes to an hour). South Florida is wholly and totally about commuting. |
It's not the fact that you commute that I am denouncing, it's the fact that it doesn't seem to bother you. I can understand that you have to do it to make a living. But if you and others like you spoke out against it, and voted for leaders who share your views, then there WOULD be useful public transit, and cities would be designed in a way that would allow you to live near your office.
I live about 10km from work, and take public transit, which still produces greenhouse gas (albeit less than a private car). I would like to live downtown, but there's no reasonably-priced housing. Aware of this problem, I will vote for candidates who oppose urban sprawl and propose alternative work paradigms, such as telecommuting (working at home using a computer and phone).
P.S. If you find it tedious to reply, then don't!