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Proposals to forbid golf courses have about the same motivations as proposals to forbid skate boarding, although the rat
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"Proposals to forbid golf courses have about the same motivations as proposals to forbid skate boarding, although the rationalizations are different"

- John McCarthy

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This quote by John McCarthy is suggesting that the motivations behind proposals to forbid golf courses and skate boarding are similar, although the factors for doing so may be different. He is implying that the underlying factors for wishing to prohibit either task are most likely the same, despite the fact that the disagreements made use of to warrant the ban might be different. This could be taken an objection of those who propose such restrictions, as it implies that they are not being straightforward regarding their true inspirations. It can likewise be viewed as a require better transparency in the decision-making process, to ensure that the public can better understand the reasons behind such propositions.

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