@PapyrusBrigade That would be great for people who work in the same city where they live. I sometimes do, and sometimes have to take gigs elsewhere, with gear that won't fit in public transportation. I recognize that there is no easy solution. But as a chronically-ill and disabled person for whom finances are not stable, I can safely say that car ownership is in no way cheaper for me than it is for anyone else, and parking is more expensive here than in wealthier neighborhoods.
@PapyrusBrigade The real bee in my bonnet here is that well-meaning people who do not live in the conditions that my neighbors and I do cannot conceive of the ways in which their policies and proposals impact the lives of people who do not share their same financial, social, and able-bodied privileges. I would love it if I could get decent-paying work that accommodates my disabilities and is consistently close enough to get to via public transit!
@PapyrusBrigade Also, I will admit that I am having an angry knee-jerk reaction to that comic panel in large part because years ago I was told by a Seattle police officer that they used to spread tacks and broken glass in the University District before anti-war marches, because they knew the hippies went barefoot. Suggesting the same tactics as COPS sticks in my craw, even if it is for a joke.