Figorian Wildlife Commission: The development of wetlands in industrialized nations for residential and commercial uses has endangered many species. To protect wildlife we must regulate such development in Figoria: future wetland development must be offset by the construction of replacement wetland habitats. Thus, development pose no threat to the species that inhabit them.
Figorian Development Commission: Other nations have flagrantly developed wetlands at the expense of wildlife. We have conserved. Since Figorian wetland development might not affect wildlife and is necessary for growth, we should allow development. We have as much right to govern already put their natural resources to commercial use.
What this question is testing
The Two Sides
The Wildlife Commission wants to regulate up front: any new wetland development must come with a replacement habitat. The Development Commission says Figoria has already played nice while other nations have not, the development "might not" affect wildlife, and growth requires it — so let development happen.
Evaluate
The Development Commission is essentially saying: do not regulate until you actually see harm. Figoria has not yet caused harm; the proposed development might cause none either. So regulation is not yet warranted.
Goal
The principle we want is one that says: regulation kicks in only after observed harm — not before. That fits the Development Commission's "wait and see" stance and supports their position over the precautionary one the Wildlife Commission is taking.
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