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Originally Posted by Elli
I don't think they should subsidize fuel. Food stamps, sure. Low cost housing, sure. But fuel? SHould the government pay because you'd rather live 25 miles away from your job instead of within cycling distance?
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If people live in large cities, than living near their job often isn't an option, as housing near city hubs are much more expensive. Sure a lot of the wealthy live in the suburbs for views of cities, etc... but a lot of families are unable to live in the city due to costs. Also, crime can play an important factor as well. In Canada, it might be safe for a woman or child to walk to the store or anywhere else, but in a city like Vegas or LA, it's not for the most part.
There are many factors when a person chooses to live in the suburbs, and it's not often always because that was their ideal situation.
