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This House Would Abolish Occupational Licensing for Hairdressers

Round 2 of 3 · Rebuttals · Ends in 1 d 4 h
1,240 votes86 arguments
Where readers stand
Before52% for · 48% against
Now58% for · 42% against
Swing so far: 6 points to For
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