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by eikenberry 4658 days ago
Looks like the Brits haven't changed much.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luddites https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Flag_Act

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I really have no clue what your point is here...

The first link concerns a small group protesting against increased automation...this has happened in practically every place that has had manufacturing...

The second concerns road safety acts, although they sound ludicrous by todays standards, served as an important step in the transition from horses to automobiles - in a country which had been relying on horses for transport for atleast 1000 years prior.