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I'm curious to see how die-hard free marketeers would solve this problem. To me, this (and similar examples) is proof that strong government is needed so that i

• refurb 11y ago
  Ummm... the dangers of lead paint would be noticed by consumers who would demand an alternative and corporations would provide it. If you look at a lot of the health concerns in our society, that's how it works. Often companies change what they are offering long before the gov't passes any laws forcing them to.
  • seren 11y ago
    > If you look at a lot of the health concerns in our society, that's how it works. Often companies change what they are offering long before the gov't passes any laws forcing them to. Yes, like the well known example of Tobacco and Asbestos.
    • jvandonsel 11y ago
      ...and seat belts and airbags and food labels. Meddlin' guvment...