• UniversalBasicJustice@lemmy.dbzer0.com
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    6
    ·
    2 days ago

    Ah yes, further encourage the development of literal orphan crushing machines. Chasing the root of the problem would require regulation causing companies to take a hit to the bottom line; we can’t have that! We have shareholders!

    • Victor@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      1
      ·
      2 days ago

      There are going to be large vehicles, no stopping that. So I think this is a good suggestion. But I agree with your sentiment. 😞

      Before I take off with my small SUV (Volvo EX40), I turn on the cameras just to make sure there’s nothing in the car’s immediate vicinity. If I reverse out, it does it automatically.

      • pix_wbmr@feddit.org
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        1
        ·
        10 hours ago

        Why is there no stopping? Of course we can stop it with regulations and laws.

        Trucks also have a fixed length and height, so why not cars?

        • Victor@lemmy.world
          link
          fedilink
          English
          arrow-up
          1
          ·
          4 hours ago

          Well, I think we have different reference frames, perhaps. When I say small SUV, is probably half the size of an American normal SUV. Cars in America are humongous. Cars in Europe are quite a bit smaller on average. I agree the cars in America are over the top, and dangerous. 👍

          But up to a certain size, the SUV is sometimes the best choice for a family’s situation, and demand for a product is going to be hard to stop.