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Old 02-13-2004, 02:59 AM   #18
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Re: 2/10/2004: Overloaded Kenyan train

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Originally posted by Undertoad
Suppose a ladder is a little unsafe. We over-regulate, or over SUE the LADDER maker; the ladder maker raises the price to overcome the regulation/lawsuits; and so the price increases, so many people don't buy the ladder. And thus they still use their older ladder, which is less safe, or they climb up on chairs and such, which isn't safe at all.
I'll suppose that ladder isn't safe and raise you one broken back.

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