Megan on Nostr: How is it that driving is viewed as a symbol of freedom and independence, and walking ...

How is it that driving is viewed as a symbol of freedom and independence, and walking as dependence, when it’s literally the opposite?

When you drive, you depend on the infrastructure supporting it (roads, parking lots, traffic lights, snow clearing, gas stations, car purchase & maintenance & insurance & gas,…). When you walk, it’s just you and your feet, taking you in any direction you want.

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