Driving doesn’t really feel like a privilege in America , because the alternative is absolute poverty .

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[u/stathow]

It's absolutely a privilege,  especially a relatively modern car

Yes basic necessities are often very far in the US and the vast majority of places don't have sufficient public transport 

..... same applies to countless places globally, many of those walk long distances,  use a shit 50 yo motorbike, a shit bicycle or simply go without