A performance-based regulatory system would have less overall regulation, give people a target to shoot for that wouldn't have to be as contentious, and actually be able to get the job done. This would be a much more productive approach rather than legislation that isn't going to go anywhere and, frankly, shouldn't go anywhere.
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