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# It's naked protectionism.  Animal meat producers are afraid that...

*March 18, 2024 — Comment Lucas Wiman's post*

It's naked protectionism.  Animal meat producers are afraid that cultured meat will out compete them.  And since there's no constituency for the product yet, it doesn't cost politicians much to grandstand on the ick factor.