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Originally Posted by Ryan
I don't have a ton of sympathy for people who bought gas guzzlers and now find themselves spending a hundred bucks per fill-up. You bought the ticket, you take the ride.
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This is generally the correct take, with one exception.
People have been told over and over that the climate 'emergency' requires exceptional attention, and in short order we expect to be facing any number of related disasters, including but not limited to increasing fires, floods, hurricanes, and other devastating consequences.
Humanity is generally self-protecting. So when you send political messaging like that out, it shouldn't be a surprise when people buy vehicles they think will be capable of protecting their families in disastrous conditions. No-one expecting to be engulfed in an apocalypse is going out and buying a Hyundai Accent. It's no surprise that everyone thinks their neighbours should sacrifice for the planet, whilst doing the exact opposite for themselves and their families.
Unintended consequences indeed.