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Originally Posted by Ninjalawyer
I have a wonderful idea. Why don't we just prevent collusion and price-fixing for books, but take tax dollars and subsidize book stores directly? Seems way more efficient, and effectively what the French minister and Stonetools would like in any event. If we're going to make a public good argument to weaken competition, might as well be upfront about using the public's money.
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Come on!
You want honesty and transparency from a politician?
Their heads will explode if they even consider it!
(Which, mind you, would be a true boon for society.)
They would rather do the grifter thing and distract you first and then pick your pocket when you're not looking.