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So... does it mean that nobody reads the law? Is it good or bad? What is the takeaway?
by majke 9mo ago
So... does it mean that nobody reads the law? Is it good or bad? What is the takeaway?
- csb6 9mo agoI think the answer to those questions are pretty self-evident.
- JumpCrisscross 9mo ago> does it mean that nobody reads the law? It means every lawmaker isn’t a geologist. That’s fine. It also means there clearly wasn’t enough public input from geologists that someone would have noticed a name they’d never seen in a group they were familiar with.
- NewJazz 9mo agoAt least not geologists who don't also work for coal companies.
- JumpCrisscross 9mo agoI’ll go out on a limb and guess that none of the industry groups found this funny. They want to replicate this law in other states. The lawyers who worked on it, on the other hand, only work in North Dakota. And calling a spade a spade, I guess if I needed something in front of that legislature I’d at least know they’re competent and crafty.
- mmooss 9mo agoThat often happens. Some bills are released to lawmakers without enough time to read them.
- 3eb7988a1663 9mo agoWouldn't the obvious answer to be vote against? If you do not know the terms of the deal, maintaining the status quo seems superior.
- mmooss 9mo agoMy understanding: You are one legislator among many; you have almost no power on your own. To deliver results for your constituents or to accomplish anything depends especially on party leadership and on other members of your party prioritizing your wishes over many other things. If you don't follow leadership, if you aren't on the team, they won't do anything for you.