The proposed rule, aimed at protecting children, would require water systems nationwide to replace lead pipes carrying tap water to homes, schools and offices.

The proposed rule, aimed at reducing exposure to a potent neurotoxin, would require water systems nationwide to replace lead pipes that carry tap water to homes, schools and offices

  • CosmicTurtle@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Nah. That’s not the playbook.

    Whenever kids (actual, post birth kids) need protecting, it’s all about “who’s going to pay” or “taxes are already high” or “but that will be really inconvenient to the upper middle class”.

    The best excuse I’ve heard for a bill that would protect kids from pedophiles was “the bill would unfairly target conservatives”. I can’t remember if this was a federal bill or a local bill but I remember it coming up and people saying “You’re telling on yourself.”