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[–] argv_minus_one@beehaw.org 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

But if it’s outlawing book burning in general, that’s quite another story.

“The law, in its majestic equality, forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal their bread.” The intended target of this law is crystal clear.

[–] Faydaikin@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Absolutely. Which is why we'll look at the wording of such a law very carefully.

[–] argv_minus_one@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Then I envy you, that your legislators are competent and honest enough to do so.

[–] Faydaikin@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

The Jury's still out on that one. We'll have to see, if the Bill should come to pass.