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0 pointsStanislavPetrov8y ago0 comments

>In any case, this regulation seems more misguided rather than malicious.

Intent isn't relevant at all - only result.

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jopsen8y ago· 2 in thread

And relevant in how it'll be interpreted by the courts.

StanislavPetrovOP8y ago

Which is a statement about the worthlessness of the legal system and not the worth of the legislation.

jopsen8y ago

explain please?

untog8y ago

It's relevant if you're considering proposing an alternative. If you can achieve the same desired end result without hideous side effects, people might be receptive.

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