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		Karunamon on Feb 4, 2015 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: FCC Chairman: This Is How We Will Ensure Net Neutr... Not sure why it would be different in this case - the general common law rule is that doing a thing is de facto permitted unless a law says otherwise.

davorak on Feb 5, 2015 [–]

> the general common law rule is that doing a thing is de facto permitted unless a law says otherwise.

Sure but if the law is vague than the enforcement can be broad or narrow depending on case law and the interpretation of judges.

It is less risky to run a business in an area where the law is more clear cut.

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