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Re:Italy wants an exception to Europe's gas-engine ban for F... by amelius on Saturday September 25, 2021 @09:57AM (#28653257)
See my response here:

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28652958

Putting some Ferrari's in a museum or on some restricted racing track is ok. But forcing everybody to follow the law and letting some rich people on TV ignore all the rules seems like a bad way to fight climate change.

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Re:Italy wants an exception to Europe's gas-engine ban for F... by mrtksn on Saturday September 25, 2021 @10:03AM (#28653306)
It’s not ignoring the rules if the rules are structured in a way to solve the problem but at the same time allow some exceptions in exchange for something.

I guess it comes down to what you are trying to achieve. Do you want to cut down the emissions dramatically or are you after some kind of engine equality ideal?

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Re:Italy wants an exception to Europe's gas-engine ban for F... by amelius on Saturday September 25, 2021 @10:10AM (#28653365)
I believe that setting the right example is of paramount importance when fighting climate change. No realistic amount of financial compensation can make a difference, because it sends the wrong message.
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