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bright-line rule

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A quick definition of bright-line rule:

A bright-line rule is a clear and simple rule that helps solve legal problems in a predictable way. It is based on objective factors and helps people know what to expect in legal situations. However, it may not always be fair in every situation because it doesn't take into account individual differences. Another way to solve legal problems is through balancing tests, which consider more factors but can lead to less consistent outcomes.

A more thorough explanation:

A bright-line rule is a clear and objective legal rule that provides a straightforward answer to a legal question. It is based on objective factors and allows parties to conduct their affairs in a way that avoids lawsuits. However, it may lack flexibility and may not consider individual nuances, which can lead to unfair outcomes.

An example of a bright-line rule is the legal age for drinking alcohol. In the United States, the legal drinking age is 21. This rule is clear and objective, and it applies to everyone equally. Anyone who is under 21 and caught drinking alcohol can be charged with a crime, regardless of their individual circumstances.

Another example is the rule that the party whose car is damaged in the front is responsible for a car accident. This rule is easy to understand and provides a clear answer to who is at fault in a car accident. However, it may not consider individual circumstances, such as if one party backed into the other.

These examples illustrate how bright-line rules can provide a clear and objective answer to legal questions. However, they may not always consider individual circumstances, which can lead to unfair outcomes.

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JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:26
my hips are so tight its acc miserable
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:26
@babycat: got to keep those legs flexible so you don't pull anything, I need to get back into yoga to release and stretch out tension in my muscles. Stretching is where I fail the most with fitness
11:26
This song came out today and I think I legit have listened to it like 50
11:26
Times already
1a2b3c4d26z
11:26
Need to stretch more
1a2b3c4d26z
11:27
Run this morning felt like legs were made of goop
glovediedthisishismom
11:27
a secret home remedy for chapped lips is to lick them. your saliva will moisten the lips and relieve the chapping
1a2b3c4d26z
11:27
Sometimes I think I write like rorschach from watchmen
11:28
@glovediedthisishismom: just bite your lip,. gives good brain feel when peelin the dry skin
babycat
11:28
yeah it’s insane how much better hip flexor stretches can make you feel sometimes
11:28
Probably the most important long term mobility thing you can do
1a2b3c4d26z
11:28
Pigeon stretch GOAT
1a2b3c4d26z
11:29
Stretching was probably the biggest factor in becoming elite in my sport tbh
1a2b3c4d26z
11:29
well mobility in general
m10
11:29
Nah you wanna be wound up tight like a clock. All your parts working in synchronization, never missing a second.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:30
When I get home I think I will pull up a youtube yoga video and lay out the mat by the fireplace now, feeling guilty I haven't been stretching properly
1a2b3c4d26z
11:30
tighter you are, more potential energy you have. Your body is a spring. It's just physics
m10
11:30
Exactly.
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:30
yoga classes stress me out
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
11:31
W&L put their scholarship info on the portal for those who were admitted 11/12
m10
11:31
Gotta always be ready to release that energy. Like if I am in a fight at the bar, I just gotta bust out a couple punches. No stretching.
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:31
the instructor will be like "forget all of the things that youre stressing about" which reminds me of all of the things im stressing about
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:32
I am too competitive to do yoga classes with other people. Try to stretch better or further then hurt myself lmao I am beyond competitive in anything physical.
babycat
11:32
if you guys all pay me to be your lsat tutor I can afford to do Pilates classes
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:32
hot yoga was fun
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:32
i loved barre and pilates when i did them together
m10
11:33
Here's an article from Testosterone nation for all you men out there on why stretching is bullshit. https://archive.t-nation.com/training/stretching-is-b-s/
snow
11:36
M so close to crashing out
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