@TomSwirly @raymondpert no, not really.
Any #Prohibition is only being used as a means to criminalize, prosecute, harass and outlaw marginalized groups and people.
Any prohibition is bad - regardless if weapons, drugs, alcohol or sexwork.
Because only a legalized market can be surveyed and regulations be enforced.
A good and modern example is the ban of #dockless #eScooter rentals, in the #UK resulting in widespread ownership of #eScooters and rampant amounts of (illegalized) driving with them.
#docklessbikesremovedfromthepavement: 3
Whilst by many standards the dockless hire bike schemes (esp in London) have been a great success, I do wonder whether the downsides for sight & mobility impaired people are worth it. We're asking them to compromise on safe pavements for other's convenience.
For the time being, we'll just need more of us willing to move them out of the way when we see them.
#escooters #dockless #gigEconomyMustDie
"The study concludes that dockless scooters generally produce more greenhouse-gas emissions per passenger mile than a standard diesel bus with high ridership, an electric moped, an electric bicycle, a bicycle—or, of course, a walk."
Cool idea for #openhardware community based #dockless #bikeshare ! [German text]
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