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[–] recapitated@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Unintended consequences, the plague on governments through history.

[–] DaneGerous@lemmy.world 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

When a consequence is so blatantly predictable can it be unintended?

[–] barsquid@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Can it truly be considered intended when Congress just signs the bills ALEC pays them to sign? I guess ALEC intends it.

[–] DaneGerous@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

If the purpose is to sell more expensive trucks and SUVs then the bill has been wildly successful.