slothropFeb 5

been both sides of that counter

https://lemmy.ca/post/59918919

Show threadFireRetardantFeb 5
The entire economy can’t just shut down because of some snow. Realisitically the most dangerous part about that weather is the driving, if we just built public transit, their commute wouldn’t even be that different from a sunny day. If you dress for the weather you’ll be fine.
Show threadOfCourseNotFeb 5
That's one way of saying you haven't commuted by bus, train, or subway in your entire life, I guess.
Show threadfishosFeb 5

if we built public transit

It’s almost like they’re implying it needs expansion and improvements. Maybe if you read past the first sentence without waiting to be immediately outraged, you’d have caught that.

Show threadOfCourseNot
No, I've read the whole comment. And I think it's wrong all of it. Of course we should build good, robust, and reliable public transport networks. But I think those shouldn't be oversized in excess. In this case I consider much more efficient to shut down or downsize the economy, than to prepare busses and trains, and rails and roads for events that doesn't happen that often.
'Sorry boss, the union has put out a message that today we aren't working.' is what it should be.
Feb 5 at 8:34pmWeb
Show threadfishosFeb 6
You still just want to be outraged to be outraged. I DIDNT read past your first sentence because it’s clear that’s all you want to do. Feel free to reply, but I’ll just do the same then too.