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There’s a common perception in the U.S. that taking public transit is dangerous. It's actually safer than driving.
(www.scientificamerican.com)
this post was submitted on 29 Aug 2026
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Must depend on where you are. I hear it constantly in the South and Midwest. They're shocked and horrified when they learn about our coworkers who take the local light rail for their daily commute.
I'd kill for a local light rail. I'm so sick of driving.
Look at the dangerous people who take trains. This is why we need a 1.5 ton ~~safety blanket~~ truck to keep us safe.
1.5 ton truck? What kind of pinko commie BS is a 1.5 ton truck. Son in 'merica the trucks start at 2.5 tons, unless you're driving one of those rinky-dink soda can things made by "Toyohta" or "kneesan" or whatever. 1.5 ton truck, what a joke...