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I can see your point but almost no people are going to prefer going shopping on a bike (or kayak).
Its nice that you live like that. Sounds very cool, but cars are there for a reason... :) People need to actually get their stuff done quickly and conveniently.
Sure, all the downsides you mentioned are there, but lets not be blind to the enormous upsides that you can literally go anywhere without effort or being exposed to the weather.
Why are you trying to convince me that cars are awesome and for adults that needs to get stuff done?
You think I go shopping using a kayak? There are literally the biggest retail stores of my country a few street corners away from where I live. There is a grocery store on the other side of the street.
And you know, people without cars have nothing to do all day. They don't work and don't do anything important. Only people with cars are busy people getting stuff done. It's impossible to get stuff done otherwise.
Not to mention that peole without cars will never feel like real adults.
I'm not an adult and I don't get stuff done because I don't have a car? I can't go shopping? WTF?
Keep your "freedom". I don't want it. There's already enough cars in the streets. You don't want me driving. Stop trying to convince people that don't want to drive. You have nothing to gain. Everyone already loves cars. I know that.
I'm glad that you love your car. You're not the only one. Now can some people actually want to live without one or are you going to force yours into my living room to tell me how useful it is, and how it makes you feel mature and important?
Lol. :)
Ok mate, have a good day...