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afavouryesterday at 1:49 PM1 replyview on HN

> Yeah they try to restrict what we can do. We oldschool people call this fascism.

Come on, this is an absurd statement. Governments regulate what people can do, yes. It’s part of their role. It’s why I can’t sell tainted meat on the street. It’s a good thing.

Of course there is a line you can cross where the control becomes excessive but “the government sets rules around what people can do, that’s fascism!” is absurd.


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achenetyesterday at 2:36 PM

Yes.

Fascism isn't government making laws, fascism is "we're the superior race, kill anyone who disagrees".

I wouldn't call this move fascism, even if can be considered a bit heavy handed.

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