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I think the key thing is people doing things that aren't yet illegal, but probably should be. I think we should simply backdate fines and punishments in this c
by londons_explore 3y ago
I think the key thing is people doing things that aren't yet illegal, but probably should be.
I think we should simply backdate fines and punishments in this case. Ie. if you were doing something harmful to people or the environment but it was technically legal to do at the time you did it, you should still get punished (although a smaller punishment, especially if you can reasonably argue you didn't know).
- YawningAngel 3y agoIn the US, this is constitutionally forbidden.
- londons_explore 3y agoYet harming people is still illegal. So the deal could be "We're gonna fine you $$$ instead of prosecuting you for Poisoning. Penal Code 347(a)(1)."
- pirate787 3y agoThis is dystopian. The better approach is the "precautionary principle" which requires owners of new tech or chemicals prove they are safe before use
- fallingknife 3y agoAnd after we implement that we can start arresting people for precrime!