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I am inherently skeptical of rules. But I also appreciate their potential value. Many rules are good and intended to ensure societal order, support justice and minimize error. I'm especially a fan of well-designed rules intended to control the strong personal gain incentive. But complex rules incorporate details that the devil loves to manipulate.

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