ZA44 t1_jcp99mr wrote on March 18, 2023 at 2:42 PM

Reply to comment by eyesRus in This city needs residential parking permits and loading zones by nsmka

I’ve lived here all my life and most families I know owned cars. A lot of us have family on LI or NJ, use our cars for work outside of Manhattan and generally like to take trips outside of the city. See how my anecdotal experience cancels out yours? As hard as you might try you won’t be able to control other peoples lives.

PS wealth envy is not a good look.

eyesRus t1_jcpf7w7 wrote on March 18, 2023 at 3:24 PM

Like I said, some people need cars. Many New Yorkers do not. This is simply a fact.

Years ago, we did need a car, due to the travel required by my residency (I was expected to be at multiple area hospitals, depending on the day). When I finished my residency, we no longer needed a car, so we got rid of it.

I am not envious of my friends’ second home. I believe no one needs a second home; it’s unnecessary excess in a world of finite resources. This includes my friends, who I overall like and respect greatly. They are extremely decent people, but I disagree with them on this aspect. That’s okay.