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0 pointsjmcdiesel9y ago0 comments

Ok, how do these regulations help that?

Taking someone somewhere against their will is already illegal, which of these extra laws (and taxes) prevent that?

The result would be the same in either case - the driver would be held accountable for, basically, kidnapping and extortion, and you'll be left either short more money or stranded 60 miles out of town. A regulation in place isnt going to prevent someone from doing that. Regulations would have no impact on that case.

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Steko9y ago

Molesting children is already illegal but it turns out not letting convicted child molesters run day care is also a good idea.

run4yourlives29y ago

>Taking someone somewhere against their will is already illegal, which of these extra laws (and taxes) prevent that?

For the same reason that regulations help in all sorts of areas; you pre-vet the people authorized to do the service to reduce the likelihood of this occurring. It's exactly the same as regulating doctors, lawyers, financial planners, truck drivers, teachers, daycare workers etc, etc, etc.

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