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Its a hard thing to legislate. You cant legislate good taste and you cant put a number on it in terms of square footage,
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"It's a hard thing to legislate. You can't legislate good taste and you can't put a number on it in terms of square footage,... It's a question of where individual rights end and community rights begin"

- Ann Robinson

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This quote by Ann Robinson speaks with the problem of legislating certain matters, such as good taste. Taste is subjective and can not be quantified in regards to square footage. This quote likewise speaks with the balance in between private rights and community rights. It is difficult to identify where one ends and the other starts. This quote highlights the intricacy of legislating matters that are not quickly quantifiable. It is very important to think about both private and community rights when making choices, as both are essential and should be respected. Ultimately, it is an uphill struggle to legislate matters that are subjective and can not be easily quantified.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Ann Robinson somewhere between May 1, 1935 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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