Denialists' Deck of Cards: Two Jacks, "Regulation Won't Work" and "We Won't Comply"

i-36fc86b662c028ae90167c2b58025554-jd.jpg Two related arguments--the denialist will say that the regulation won't work. And they won't help in finding a way to come to a reasonable solution.

Finally, continuing in the teenager theme, the denialist will argue that they won't comply, even if directed to by law. Rule of law be damned!

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