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# Steven Postrel What do you think would be the unanticipated ill...

*January 30, 2023 — Comment Archer T. Ships replied to Brad Templeton's comment.*

Steven Postrel What do you think would be the unanticipated ill effects of such a law?  The main one I see is that it would be ineffective, as I expect cops would lobby for other kinds of compensation that would make up for the losses to their pension.