Deregulation. In 2013, the word itself elicits some visceral reactions from people. The reactions tend to be felt through the prism of our ideological leanings.
Those right of center feel all warm and cozy inside when they hear this word as they picture commerce humming along unfettered while birds chirp and angels sing.
Those left of center tend to feel their stomach tighten as they envision robber barons left free to pillage and plunder.
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