If you were a member of a state legislature, what kind of law might you write to prevent such situations as the preceding from arising? On what grounds would you justify it?

What will be an ideal response?


One might write a law that says an agreement to assume responsibility may not be used as a defense against a charge of allowing one's equipment to be used in violation of safety regulations. Justification would be paternalistic, given B's willingness to assume the responsibility in order to get the job.

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