Recent comments in /f/boston

felineprincess93 t1_j2el8nf wrote

I am not a fan of privatization, and don't understand why you think you get to interrogate me or my beliefs, nor why I need to lay out my entire political viewpoint for you.

I am also not the only one commenting that the MBTA has made numerous missteps in the procurement of new cars and yet you're only attacking me. Weird.

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MyStackRunnethOver t1_j2ekrb6 wrote

I’m in favor of process reforms that reduce obstacles to building, those obstacles being silly regulations and tons and tons of public input.

I do not think homeowners who want to pretend they live in the country should be able to prevent densification of in demand areas. If they want to only have single family homes in their neighborhood they should move somewhere where a lot doesn’t cost $1mil. People get to control their property. They should not get to control everyone else’s.

This is the way the country functioned when the majority of our current housing stock was built, up through the 60’s. It’s the way every non-housing scarce major city in Europe still functions. It’s not dystopian, it’s just not absurd

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jro10 t1_j2ekq3a wrote

Cloth masks offer little to no extra protection. If you’re wearing an N95 you’re well protected regardless of whether or not the other party is masked.

Mandates were only meant to be used temporarily when covid was at its worst. These kids have been severely impacted by covid for 2+ years. Enough with the nonsense—let’s use common sense and free will.

You want to send your kid in a mask? Go ahead. Don’t force others to do the same because you’re still paranoid.

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mpjjpm t1_j2ekkui wrote

Early fireworks on the common at 7pm, weather permitting. The lights on the Comm Ave mall are cool, and less crowded than Copley. Check some of the concerts at First Night, then take your time walking over to the harbor for midnight fireworks.

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