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It depends on the specifics.

For example, suppose a drug cartel invents a new formula. The DEA gets to ban it under existing law.

I'm not saying that's analogous. I'm merely providing a counterexample for your idea that the government always has to create custom laws whenever something new happens.




> For example, suppose a drug cartel invents a new formula. The DEA gets to ban it under existing law.

The cartels exist in the first place specifically because the DEA exists and keeps knee-jerk banning things without bothering to demonstrate actual harm.


I agree. But it's pretty obvious they're legally allowed to do it.




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