It's almost like there's more than one problem to be solved in American society. People being in that state is an indictment of the US mental health system [0] and the terrible inequality forcing them on the streets [1], not an endorsement of cars, a selfish band-aid that exacerbates the bigger issues.
Did a decade on public transportation, I'm too old for that shit now. There's nothing wrong with not wanting to be in an open air human zoo several times per day.
There isn't. But the fix isn't to isolate yourself from society in a metal box, it's basic empathy and making sure those folks get the help they need and aren't forced into those situations in the first place.
