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People don't hate on plane travel enough
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this post was submitted on 24 Jul 2026
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I don't think people going on holiday are the problem. Its the power users, a small percent that just fly too much like its taking the train. I have a rich family member that has three houses around the US and they split their time between them all. Often flying 3 times a month, perpetually. Its a horrific and wasteful lifestyle.
Power users make a bigger difference. But that doesn't mean others shouldn't be conscious of their impact.
On the flip side i worry everyday folks, who aren't the real problem, shame themselves everyday for living just because they're self aware, when the actuall problem makers are oblivious to their own behaviors and won't change.
Imo people should strive to be better than average for where they live. Leads to continuous improvement. Never make the mistake of trying to be the end goal society needs to reach while everyone else is still far away, the mass of changes is important, so you'll just make yourself miserable and not save the world anyway.
Yeah.. I wish for people to feel proud that they are contributing and wanting to contribute more because it makes them feel good. Instead of debilitating shame for thinking they aren't doing enough.
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