Andy, We are all interconnected. Cyclists may be able to continue to transport themselves hither and yon, but they live with other people who either will or won't be able to employ the cyclists in question. This isn't just about moving around; it's about eating and staying warm and other essential aspects of life. Reducing any of this to one activity, such as driving or not driving a car or, for that matter, using a bicycle, misses the point. I would argue that even people who "live off grid" are hurt at some level when people who depend on the grid suffer as a result of losing access to the utility. This isn't just about things and what we have; it's about our community and who we are and who we care about . . . and who cares about us.
Bethany Andy Goodell wrote: > "The alternative is not bicycles everywhere, it's a general societal > collapse." > > But a general societal collapse will likely still involve bicycles > everywhere! Of course a societal collapse would hurt everyone in some > way, but just like those who are capable of living off-grid won't be > hurt by power outtages or skyrocketing coal prices, cyclists will not be > hurt by cars becoming unreasonably expensive to use. > > -Andy > > > _______________________________________________ > For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please > visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ > > RSS, archives, subscription & listserv information for: > [email protected] > http://lists.mutualaid.org/mailman/listinfo/sustainabletompkins > free hosting by http://www.mutualaid.org > > _______________________________________________ For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ RSS, archives, subscription & listserv information for: [email protected] http://lists.mutualaid.org/mailman/listinfo/sustainabletompkins free hosting by http://www.mutualaid.org
