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Originally Posted by samcol
This bill is 100+ pages long, have you even read it all? I've been trying to skim through it but most of what I've read I don't like from a libertarian perspective, or even reading it from the perspective of trying to protect consumers. It doesn't help anything.
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I've just skimmed it myself and read the CRS summary.
My understanding is that the BATF alcohol regulatory legislation from years ago was a model in crafting this bill.
Sure its flawed....I have yet to see a perfect bill come out of Congress on any subject.
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I really don't understand your 2nd question......"How can any one person conduct the due dilligence to protect themselves from the practices of corporate interests that dont necessarily match consumer intrests?"
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Not buy their product? It applies to nearly everything you buy! How you do you know any product is (relatively) safe to consume?
The problem I have with the libertarian approach to product regulation (ie none) is that it offers a simplistic solution in a complex world.
It may have worked in the 18th century when you grew your own food, bought or bartered other products from neighbors you trust and lived in a cozy, comfortable, trusting community.
That just doesnt work in the 21st century.....unless you want to grow and produce everything you consume.