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[–] projectmoon@lemm.ee 42 points 1 year ago (2 children)

What is the "official" justification for such a ridiculous move?

[–] maynarkh@feddit.nl 48 points 1 year ago (2 children)

According to the Texas Tribune:

Supporters of the law have said it will eliminate a patchwork of local ordinances across the state that bog down businesses.

They are sacrificing people on the altar of the economy again.

[–] Radioaktvt@lemmy.one 21 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Can’t have pesky humans and their need for water get in the way of progress. If they can’t handle the heat just replace that one with another more hungry than the previous. /s

[–] Towerism@beehaw.org 18 points 1 year ago

You’re using a /s tag but that’s literally how it feels to live in Texas

[–] CmdrShepard@lemmy.one 8 points 1 year ago

Texas must be a failed state if taking water breaks when working outside on hot days is bogging down the economy.

[–] ImplyingImplications@lemmy.ca 16 points 1 year ago

"If we give them water then what next? Safety equipment? Paid time off?? Won't someone think of the shareholders!?"