Car Dependence Is a Poverty Trap That States Exploit to Raise Money

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By Angie SchmittSep 29, 2017, 11:35 am96 pts
Never doubt that the American system of transportation is oppressive. In the average American city, access to a car is practically a prerequisite to securing employment. Knowing this, state and local governments in much of the country use the threat of drivers license suspension to impose fines and sanctions…

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