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I agree, but for those that truly value freedom, I would think that they would also value the freedom of choice.

Car dependent societies don't allow many choices, you are restricted to only choosing a car for transportation.



"Freedom of choice" is literally that, a freedom to make a choice, nobody is restricting you from it. Having many choices to make is not a freedom, it's power.


Car infrastructure taking up unnecessary parts of cities limits the freedom of transportation by other means, like walking or cycling.


Homes do the same. In both cases, though, if you don't want people to build something you need to exercise power, not freedom. Freedom of choice does not entitle you to others not doing something.




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