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For what is worth, I think you are making a correct observation.

Another correct observation would be this. Aimed at the people saying this is breaking with precedent and it’s settled law that shouldn’t be changed.

The prohibition, which was written into the constitution, was repealed.

Nothing is set in stone.



Isn't there a difference between repealing a law by the legislature and the judiciary changing the meaning of existing laws?




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