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> It's like hoping for market competition create health regulation in the food industry.

Why is it like that and not like gas stations not allowing smoking so their property doesn't go up in flames? It's really strange to think market forces must always be against consumer, there can be mutual benefit if the right incentives are put in place.




There are absolutely lots of regulations around fire near gas stations, why did you think that gas station owners made those rules? They have to follow them or they will lose their permit and get shut down.




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