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_qb0p
on Feb 5, 2022
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That's not even how a precedent works.
alea_iacta_est
on Feb 5, 2022
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Oxford definition: "an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances."
giaour
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The operative word there is "similar."
alea_iacta_est
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Yes, similar as in "if we don't do that, insert_whatever_crazy_idea_here, we're gonna overwhelm the hospitals!!!"
Because it's been the justification from day 1: "not overwhelm hospitals".
giaour
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Yeah, that's not how precedent works. Precedent is used to justify the means, not to point out that past actions had the same or similar ends.
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