If every car operating on magic with no external costs anti-car people would still decry them because it's always been about the cars and the independence they create.

— Elam Bend (@ElamBend) August 22, 2022

I think this is true for a lot of anti-car people — perhaps the majority of them. Independence is anathema to them. This same crew already wants to take away your AC, and next will be coming for indoor plumbing and refrigerators (yes, I am serious).