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Sadly, false: "Survival is the real measurement of how much we like it". Many structures survive because their destruction would release regulated toxins, whic
by jjtheblunt 8y ago
Sadly, false: "Survival is the real measurement of how much we like it".
Many structures survive because their destruction would release regulated toxins, which were unregulated when built.
- dsfyu404ed 8y agoOne way to read that is the regulation is preventing progress.
- chris1993 8y agoBut a better way to read it is that regulation is protecting us from the mistakes of the past. Unless you fancy inhaling asbestos?
- dsfyu404ed 8y ago>But a better way to read it is that regulation is protecting us from the mistakes of the past. Unless you fancy inhaling asbestos? Well since we're playing the false dichotomy game I'd gladly take prosperity with a side of lung cancer over cancer free stagnation.
- jonhendry18 8y agoProgress isn't going to be held up by a couple of acres remaining idle because nobody wants to pay the remediation costs. Your notion of progress is weak.
- jonhendry18 8y agoDisease is progress Ignorance is strength
- jonhendry18 8y agoOn the other hand, they probably aren't still being used, either. Nor are they likely to be civic focal points like a city hall.