• HiddenLayer555@lemmy.ml
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    8 days ago

    Freedom is not “being able to drive anywhere.” Freedom is being able to go anywhere with just your own body without a giant metal cage around it.

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      And let’s not forget: you can’t use the giant metal cage unless you have a plethora of details registered with the government and associated with the cage! And you’re legally required to have a contract with a private company to insure the cage.

      Freedom. Bah.

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        A contract they will try not to honor at every turn at that and if they do for the least amount possible.

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    8 days ago

    Paris is rising on my list of places to visit. Now if they could take care of all the smoking…

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      I was there last summer again after 5-6 years and it’s astounding how much difference they’ve already made transforming the city. I enjoyed it before but would have never imagined living there until this trip.