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Aug. 27, 2002
Precautionary Principle May Do More Harm Than Good
Forum Column - By Gregory Conko and Juan Carlos Hidalgo - Residents of a city facing a permanent threat from earthquakes know how important it is to exercise caution. Thus, it may seem reasonable for city, state or national governments to mandate taking extra precautionary steps when writing health and safety rules. Unfortunately, it isn't always clear what the cautious choice is because even commonplace activities are replete with risks.
By Gregory Conko and Juan Carlos Hidalgo
Residents of a city facing a permanent threat from earthquakes know how important it is to exercise caution. Thus, it may seem reasonable f...
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