One state I lived in, they mandated yearly emissions tests … not a bad idea in theory, but in practice it essentially forces people to buy new cars, and junk perfectly running ones, which is a net negative for the environment, and a profit-maker for car dealerships.
I’m convinced nearly all regulation in capitalist dictatorships has this dual character, seemingly good for the environment, but actually solely for profit.
One state I lived in, they mandated yearly emissions tests … not a bad idea in theory, but in practice it essentially forces people to buy new cars, and junk perfectly running ones, which is a net negative for the environment, and a profit-maker for car dealerships.
I’m convinced nearly all regulation in capitalist dictatorships has this dual character, seemingly good for the environment, but actually solely for profit.