• Billiam
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    749 months ago

    Politicians passing laws based on things they don’t understand?

    Quelle surprise.

    But also:

    a protection that’s been in place since the 1990s

    That’s not necessarily a guarantee, c.f. Hyundai and Kia’s lack of ignition locks.

    • @centof@lemm.ee
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      189 months ago

      Politicians passing laws based on things they don’t understand?

      aka virtue signaling

      • @BearOfaTime@lemm.ee
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        89 months ago

        Another way of saying that is moral grandstanding, which I kind of like better. I like the imagery of grandstanding, especially when describing politicians.

    • Baggins [he/him]
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      69 months ago

      That’s not a thing in Canada. Our motor vehicle standards require immobilizers.

      • Billiam
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        49 months ago

        That’s because you all up there in America Lite hate capitalism, freedom, democracy, eagles, and baby Jesus.