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Reused, because history is so important — to understand where we are, and also Chesterton’s Fence - https://mastodon.social/@RuthMalan/113530049138701203

Chesterton’s Fence: “For simplicity, a fence/gate erected across a road. A modern reformer goes to it & says, "I don’t see use of this; let’s clear it away." A more intelligent reformer will do well to answer: "If you don't see use of it, won't let you clear it. Go away & think. Then, when you can come back & tell me that you do see use of it, I may allow you destroy it."