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[-] RGB3x3@lemmy.world 16 points 9 months ago

It's a good rule not to make essential safety items more expensive. Because consumers in general will always choose a cheaper, less safe option.

[-] jdeath@lemm.ee 4 points 9 months ago

yeah if anything a subsidy for safer tires and doing proper maintenance on brakes and other safety system would be what you want.

what is subsidized, there is more of than there otherwise would be

and the opposite is true for what is taxed.

this post was submitted on 08 Mar 2024
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