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Many folks see car culture as connected to other social problems, such as:
- Environmental degradation — pollution, climate change
- Suburban decay — neighborhoods with lots of parking but no public life
- Violent crime — road rage, throwing shit at bicyclists, coal rolling
- Long driving commutes — extending the work day for hours of unpaid labor
- Injury & death — driving & being around cars is the most dangerous thing most people do every day
Folks raising awareness about these issues, or just yelling about them, are probably not interested in having a debate right then.
Cars also make an economic barrier, poor people who can't afford a car can't get a job far away, limiting their choices and opportunities.
Even if they find a good job, companies prefer people with a car, so it's very likeky that they're rejected.
Also, the expense of a car can decimate their income. I don’t know how some people made ends meet when gas prices spiked during the pandemic.
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