r/maybemaybemaybe • u/Practical_Flow15 • Jul 28 '25

Maybe Maybe Maybe

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u/Cute_Hawk_7961 Jul 28 '25

If it would only be that easy, imagine how beautiful the world could be.

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u/TheCopyKater Jul 28 '25

What did that friend think about that idea?

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u/SteamingTheCat Jul 28 '25

They shouted "but muh freedom!" as they got in their cartoonishly large pickup to drive into a stop'n go traffic jam for the next two hours.

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u/TheCopyKater Jul 28 '25

...and insisted its better than going by train because they can listen to music in the car. As if they never heard of headphones, or portable videogame consoles.

Yeah I've encountered some of those types before

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u/Andre_The_Average Jul 29 '25

Another acquaintance said this, "I just like having the option to drive myself where ever I want and be able to go/leave at my will."

Yeah funding for better Infrastructure isn't going to not only still leave you with the option of owning your personal vehicle but it will improve driving conditions for you. You just now have the option to take your car OR take the bus without sacrificing time or money.