Unpopular Opinion
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America’s love affair with cars is tied to independence.
A car means you can travel anywhere in the contiguous 48 states — vacation, visit friends and family. It also means you can look for work and get a job in a wider area than relying on just living near work. This means better pay, and access to cheaper housing. A vehicle also helps to haul goods meaning it’s easier to become an independent contractor.
Except in most other countries they have access to the same amount of independence, but don't need a car to do the same thing.
"Most other countries"
Can you name even five?
Not OP but here you go: