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i.e. "It's easier for horses to compete with cars if you set the speed limit everywhere to 5 miles per hour."



> i.e. "It's easier for horses to compete with cars if you set the speed limit everywhere to 5 miles per hour."

I think that elides pretty important aspects from the equation. In reality, it's more like: "It's easier for Bill-brand horses to compete with John-brand horses; if you ban the steroids, amphetamines, and cruel practices John uses to get his results."


i.e "It's easier for car manufacturers to build cars if your remove regulations on safety or pollution"

i.e "It's easier for employers to produce cheaper products by exploiting their employees if your protection of labour is on the level it was 1850"




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