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We shouldn’t allow new laws to be repealed unless it’s an emergency. Why? Because immediate effects are likely to be negative and short-lived, but long-term benefits take time to manifest.
The argument’s premises explain why a law might be worse right after being passed than in the long run. Then the argument concludes that we should have these laws stay in effect for longer periods of time. It does not explain why we should prioritize long-term benefits over short-term pain.
We are looking for a principle that explains why we should wait to see the long-term effects of a law, rather than just immediately repeal it to avoid short-term negative consequences.
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