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[–] 7bicycles@hexbear.net 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

but for now a shorter commute would be a treat

This is achievable though is my point

[–] GBU_28@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

For many, job shopping is a luxury, and moving is a very high cost.

You're expressing a privileged opinion.

That's ok, we all have them, but what seems logical and obvious to some, is a simple impossibility to others.

[–] 7bicycles@hexbear.net 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Why are you so into solving this on an individualist basis, I made it pretty clear I'm talking societal changes here

[–] GBU_28@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Because individuals buy and use cars, and the original comment I replied to implored commuters not to use evs and adopt a public transit /bike only lifestyle.

My comment discussed the pressures of life on the individual.

[–] 7bicycles@hexbear.net 1 points 1 year ago

Because individuals buy and use cars, and the original comment I replied to implored commuters not to use evs and adopt a public transit /bike only lifestyle.

Yeah if you really want to interpret it that way, it's just a slogan man