The Biden administration has reportedly abandoned its plans to ban menthol cigarettes after warnings that it could push away some Black voters. The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday the White …
Yes, literally. I live in California and here we talk about “effective bans” on new housing quite a bit. No, it’s not a straightforward ban, but it’s so many permits and taxes and requirements that it’s an effective ban (although zoning is a straightforward ban).
Ratcheting up tax until no one can afford it is a ban with a lot of steps
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Yes, literally. I live in California and here we talk about “effective bans” on new housing quite a bit. No, it’s not a straightforward ban, but it’s so many permits and taxes and requirements that it’s an effective ban (although zoning is a straightforward ban).
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Hypothetically, if the cost of a license was prohibitive, sure.
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In a functioning state, those who can’t afford groceries get them free, so no. Also, that’s companies setting the prices, not government.
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It’s nice not having to worry about food