• @IchNichtenLichten
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    15 months ago

    Legalizing something isn’t the same as deregulation but it’s a subtle distinction.

    • @aidan
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      15 months ago

      Well… Why not? How is it different? Deregulation generally refers to smaller loosenings(and smaller legalizations) rather than outright legalization- but that’s a kinda arbitrary distinction

      • @IchNichtenLichten
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        15 months ago

        Legalization:- whether or not it’s legal to do something.

        Deregulation:- removing rules and enforcement around something that’s already legal.

        Like I said, it’s subtle.

        • @aidan
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          15 months ago

          But how does deregulation happen? By legalizing subsets of the already legal thing. Think- legalizing operating a car without a license, vs deregulating driving.

          • @IchNichtenLichten
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            15 months ago

            I’m sorry, remind me - are you here for the 15 minute argument or did you pay for the full half hour?