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Comment by fxd123

2 years ago

> Although the law is largely symbolic

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ComputerGuru  2 years ago

Then why pass it? Also “largely” is not “altogether.” And a symbolic law speaks to intent, which is embodied in the other not-so-symbolic laws.

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