Canakkale’s Legal Shake-Up: What New Developments Mean for Residents Today

Back in October 2023, I was sitting in a cramped office on Kazım Özalp Avenue—third floor, no elevator, the kind of place where the printer jams every third job—when my phone lit up with a text from a colleague: “Check son dakika Çanakkale haberleri güncel. They just pushed Law 742/G through at 3 AM.” I nearly spilled my eighth cup of coffee all over a stack of land deeds. Look, I’ve been covering this region’s legal quirks since before the 2009 zoning law fiasco—remember the Karabiga marina mess?—but this? This was different. Supposedly “routine.” Right.

Fast-forward to last week, when I ran into Sadık Mengen—a retired notary with hands that have stamped more title transfers than I can count—and he just shook his head, muttering something like, “This law wasn’t written by lawyers; it’s written by guys in loafers who think ‘due diligence’ means checking their Amazon cart before lunch.” I’m not saying it’ll unravel everything, but let me ask you this: when did Canakkale’s legal framework become a vending machine—insert protest, expect constitutionality in 48 hours? Spoiler: it wasn’t pretty.

The Shockwaves: Why Canakkale’s Legal Storm Just Hit the Fan

Look, I still remember the morning of March 12, 2024 — not because it was my birthday or anything, just because the son dakika Çanakkale haberleri güncel notifications on my phone lit up like a Christmas tree before 7 am. My cousin, Ayşe — she’s a court clerk down at Çağlayan — called me in a panic saying, “Handan, they’re changing everything overnight.” I said, “Ayşe, what are you talking about?” And she told me about the new litigation freeze on property tax evaluations. Honestly, it hit me like a ton of bricks. I mean, who even knew property taxes were being re-evaluated in the first place? Like, since when? Last year? Never?

💡 Pro Tip:
If you own property in Canakkale and haven’t checked your latest tax notice since 2023, you’re flying blind. New revaluation rules mean your bill could jump by 30-50% overnight — and that’s not a typo. I’ve seen assessors hit commercial zones in Lapseki with $87k valuations on storefronts that sold for $54k in 2022. Numbers don’t lie — but assessors do sometimes.

Let me back up. The new Legal Amendments Act (No. 7486) passed in February — sneaky timing, right? Just as people were filing their 2024 tax returns. The government calls it “modernization.” I call it a landmine. The act gives municipalities like Canakkale the power to reopen tax files from up to 5 years back — and slap you with retroactive charges + penalties if they find discrepancies. I’m not making this up. I was at the tax office in Kepez on April 3, arguing with an officer about a 2020 bill they suddenly rediscovered. They said, “New regulation, madam. Section 17-B.” Like it was my fault for not knowing the law changed while I was busy running a café.

Here’s what really stings: the new law doesn’t just affect property taxes. Oh no. It rewrites zoning permits too — and retroactively invalidates some that were approved before 2023. My friend Metin, who runs a small hotel in Assos, got a letter last week saying his 2021 renovation permit was “non-compliant under the new coastal zoning rules.” He spent $47,000 on that renovation. Now he’s facing $12,000 in fines and a forced closure notice. He told me over coffee at the marina, eyes red: “They changed the map after I built the damn pool.”

Listen — I’ve seen storms before. The 2019 currency crash, the 2020 earthquake aftershocks — but this? This is different. It’s not just economic. It’s legal, and legal changes last way longer than financial ones. The way I see it, the government’s weaponizing bureaucracy to balance its books. And Canakkale? We’re the sacrificial lamb. Why? Because we’re growing — new hotels, expat retirees, olive oil exports up 14% in 2023. They smell money. They’re auditing

Who’s in the crosshairs?

• ✅ Property owners — especially in tourist zones like Bozcaada and Küçükkuyu
• ⚡ Small business owners with outdated permits — cafes, guesthouses, boutique shops
• 💡 Farmers & agricultural producers — water fees, land use, pesticide compliance
• 🔑 Expats & second-home buyers — unaware of Turkish property law nuances
• 📌 Contractors & developers — zoning rule changes mid-project = instant losses

“This isn’t regulation — it’s revenue collection in legal drag.”
— Attorney Kemal Yılmaz, Çanakkale Bar Association, March 2024

The worst part? There’s no grace period. The law went into effect the day it was published in the Official Gazette — March 1, 2024. No public consultation. No town hall meetings. Just an son dakika Çanakkale haberleri güncel flash. I mean, at least tell us what’s coming, right? But no — bureaucrats in Ankara woke up one morning and decided Canakkale needed a legal facelift. Overnight.

1. Check your tax file status online — immediately. Not next week. Today. Go to https://tapu.gov.tr and log in with your e-Devlet. Look under “Emlak Vergisi Durumu.” If it says “Reassessment Pending” — you’re in trouble.
2. If you have a permit older than 2023, get a written confirmation of validity from your local municipality. Don’t take “verbal approval.” Demand it in writing.
3. For rental income — declare it. The tax office now cross-references Airbnb and Booking.com data. They’re not messing around.
4. If you’re buying property, insist on a 10-year zoning compliance audit from your lawyer. Not a 5-year one.
5. Join a local expat/property owner WhatsApp group. In Çanakkale, the “ÇK Property Watch” group just hit 1,247 members last week. People post warnings like “They’re auditing Lapseki water permits” — real-time intel.

I’ll be honest — I’m scared. Not for me, though I own a small shop in downtown Çanakkale. I’m scared for the elderly couple from Germany who bought a house in Gökçeada in 2020 and didn’t realize their guesthouse wasn’t zoned for short-term rentals. Or the young chef in Ayvacık who took a loan to open a farm-to-table restaurant and just got hit with a $3,000 “environmental restoration fee” because his olive grove is now in a protected zone. That’s real damage. That’s not modernization — that’s legal bullying.

And here’s the kicker: the government’s own stats show that 68% of appeals against these new assessments are being upheld. Sixty. Eight. Percent. That means nearly 7 out of 10 people challenging these changes are winning. So why are they doing this? Volume. They’re counting on 30% of affected people to just pay the bill without fighting. And people do. I’ve seen it happen. It’s easier to write a check than to go to court in a foreign language.

So yeah — the legal storm has hit. And it’s not some light drizzle. It’s a Category 3 hurricane of bureaucracy. Buckle up. Because in Canakkale, the law isn’t just on paper anymore — it’s in your mailbox, and it’s got teeth.

Ripple Effects: How These Law Changes Will Screw With Your Daily Life

Look, I’m not one of those doom-and-gloom columnists who sees every new law as the end of life as we know it—but honestly, the changes rolling out in Çanakkale’s municipal zoning regulations? Those are going to slap the average resident right in the wallet faster than a backhand from my grandmother. I remember sitting in a café on Kazim Özalp Boulevard back in March, nursing a cold türk kahvesi while listening to neighbors groan about permit costs jumping by 42%. One guy—old Mehmet who runs a corner hardware store—slapped the table so hard his baklava jumped off his plate. ‘What’s next, they’re gonna charge me for breathing the air?’ He wasn’t wrong. The new fee structure isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a direct hit to homeowners, shopkeepers, and anyone who dares to tweak their property. And if you think your weekend DIY project is safe? Think again.

I mean, take the new “minor renovation” permit rules. You used to be able to slap up a garden wall or fix a leaky roof without much fuss. Not anymore. Now, anything over 15 square meters—yes, that’s roughly the size of a decent walk-in closet—needs a full inspection, a signed engineer’s report, and a son dakika Çanakkale haberleri güncel stamp of approval. And the fees? They’re not pocket change. An inspection for a simple extension now runs about ₺2,850, up from ₺1,200 last year. Oh, and did I mention the mandatory architectural compliance certificate? That’s another ₺1,500 if your plans don’t match the municipality’s latest “aesthetic guidelines.”

What’s Really Changing Under the Hood

I won’t lie—when my neighbor, Ayşe, tried to install solar panels on her roof in April, she got stuck in a two-month permit limbo. ‘They asked for three different load-bearing calculations,’ she groaned over the phone, ‘and now I’m paying ₺4,200 for a permit I didn’t know I needed.’ Worse, the new “green compliance” clause means even small fixes need to align with Çanakkale’s 2024 sustainability targets—which, fun fact, include mandatory rainwater harvesting tanks for all new builds. Yes, even for a backyard shed. Look, I get it: climate goals are important. But at ₺6,500 a tank? That’s a year’s groceries for most families.

💡 Pro Tip: The municipality has a “fast-track” permit—just for an extra ₺2,500. It cuts processing time from 40 days to 10. I only found out because my cousin’s brother’s friend works at the zoning office. Moral of the story: know someone, or pay the price mentally and financially.

And don’t even get me started on property taxes. The new revaluation puts an extra ₺87 per square meter on homes in certain districts—not just in the shiny new marina zone, but in older neighborhoods too. My friend Zeynep, a retired teacher in Kepez, got a tax bill last month that was 37% higher than last year. ‘I filed a complaint,’ she said, ‘but the reply was basically, “Deal with it.”’

• ✅ Check your property revaluation notice immediately—if it’s wrong, appeal within 15 days or kiss goodbye to ₺1,000+
• ⚡ Split large projects into phases to stay under the 15 sqm minor repair threshold—yes, it’s annoying, but it saves ₺3,000 in permit fees
• 💡 Use the municipality’s online fee calculator (yes, they have one) before you apply—avoid sticker shock
• 🔑 Hire a local imar danışmanı (zoning consultant) if your project is complex—they can grease the wheels for ₺1,000 to ₺3,000 but often pay for themselves in time saved
• 📌 If renovating a shop, get pre-approval for signage changes—new rules ban flashing LEDs after 10 PM

I mean, the changes aren’t all bad. The new transparent permit tracking system—launched last month—actually lets you follow your application in real time. ‘It cuts down on bribes to speed things up,’ a municipal clerk told me off the record (no names, of course). But transparency cuts both ways: it also makes delays more frustrating when you see your file stuck in “engineer review” for weeks.

Still, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the mindful approach here. Like it or not, these laws are here to stay. So maybe take a deep breath, pour yourself a çay, and start planning. Because whether you’re fixing a roof or opening a café, the cost of doing business in Çanakkale just got a whole lot steeper.

‘The new zoning laws are designed to modernize the city, but they’re being rolled out faster than the infrastructure can handle. Residents are caught in the middle—paying more, waiting longer, and getting less clarity than we deserve.’ — Aysel Demir, Chair of the Çanakkale Homeowners’ Association, in a closed meeting, May 12, 2024

‘We’ve seen a 68% increase in permit applications since January—most from people rushing to beat the fee hikes. It’s created a backlog that’s only getting worse.’ — Municipal Permits Office internal memo, leaked to local press, April 28, 2024

So yeah. If you’re not feeling the pinch yet, you will. And probably sooner than you think.

Your Wallet’s New Best Friend? The Fine Print You Can’t Afford to Ignore

I remember sitting in the Çanakkale Courthouse Café back in February 2024—yes, the one with that weirdly tilted espresso machine—when my phone buzzed with yet another Muş’da alışılmadık değişimler oluyor. I nearly spilled my turkish coffee. Turns out, it wasn’t just Muş; Çanakkale was getting its own legal storm, and this time, it was about money. Not the ‘buy-a-house’ kind of money, but the ‘fines you didn’t see coming’ kind. The kind that makes you double-check every parking ticket and municipality invoice like it’s the last page of a contract.

Let me tell you—I’ve seen residents react like this before. In 2019, a friend of mine, Ayşe Demir, got a €47 fine for parking on a sidewalk in Kepez. She argued it was a ‘gray zone’ because the curb was barely visible after the winter floods. The municipality laughed. Not in a nice way. She lost. But here’s the thing: that €47 wasn’t just a fine—it was a symptom. A symptom of a system that hadn’t caught up with real life. Fast forward to today, and the new Çanakkale legal adjustments might just be the pharmacy for that symptom.

So what changed? Well, starting March 2025, every municipal fine issued—whether it’s for a missing dog license, an unpaid trash bin fee, or that ‘accidental’ sidewalk park—now comes with a 15-day grace period before interest kicks in. And the interest? It’s been slashed from a brutal 2% monthly to a far more humane 0.5%. I know, I know—0.5% still hurts, but trust me, it’s the difference between crying in the courthouse bathroom and sighing in relief over a cup of şalgam juice.

What counts as ‘municipal’ anyway?

• ✅ Parking violations in historic districts (yes, even if the sign is buried under ivy)
• ⚡ Unpaid property tax surcharges (the ones that creep up like silent ghosts)
• 💡 Refuse collection fees for undeclared tenants
• 📌 Failure to register a pet (yes, even Fluffy the cat)
• 🎯 Unlicensed home businesses (the ones running from your basement)

But here’s where it gets juicy—and by juicy, I mean complicated. The new rules don’t just apply to residents. Oh no. They apply retroactively to fines issued in the past 12 months. That €87 penalty you got for your ‘illegal’ balcony extension in August 2023? Suddenly, it’s eligible for review. But—and this is a big but—you have to file a formal appeal by June 30, 2025. Miss the deadline? Game over. The fine stands. And the interest. And the emotional damage.

I spoke to Mehmet Kaya, a local tax consultant who’s been in the game since the Erdogan-era boom. He told me over ayran at Balıkçı Sabahattin (the one with the seagulls that steal your bread):

“Look, the municipality wants compliance. They’re not out to crucify people—but they do want the money. The grace period isn’t charity; it’s an olive branch. Use it or lose it.”

He’s right. And honestly, after seeing clients go bankrupt over €200 fines in 2022, this feels like progress.

Now—before you go filing appeals like it’s Black Friday—I need to throw in a word of caution. Not every fine is up for grabs. Criminal penalties—like unlicensed construction, environmental violations, or fraud—are in a different universe. Those still accrue interest at the old rate, and no grace period applies. So if you knocked down a load-bearing wall thinking no one would notice? Yeah… hire a lawyer.

But for the rest of us? It’s time to pull out those old invoices. I mean, who hasn’t stuffed a tax notice in a drawer somewhere, hoping it would forget about them? That drawer just became your best friend. Double-check the dates. Verify the amounts. And if it looks dodgy? File an appeal. The process is simple: download the form from the son dakika Çanakkale haberleri güncel site, attach a copy of the fine, and submit it to the municipality’s legal office. No court needed. No dramatic showdown. Just bureaucracy doing its slow, weird dance.

💡 Pro Tip:
If you’re dealing with a fine older than 6 months, attach a photo timeline—receipts, bank statements, whatever proves you paid on time. Municipalities lose paperwork all the time, and this just makes their job easier. And trust me, when it comes to bureaucracy, being the helpful one is the only way to win.

One last thing: keep your receipts. Not just for fines—everything. Utility bills, pet registrations, even that €12 you paid for a lost trash bin tag. Because in Çanakkale’s new legal reality, the past isn’t just memory—it’s potential profit. And honestly? That’s the kind of profit I can get behind.

Behind the Scenes: The Drama—Who Pushed This Through and Why?

So, who exactly was twisting arms in the back rooms of Çanakkale’s law offices? I’ll tell you straight—it wasn’t some noble grassroots movement. Back in late January, I sat in the back of a very stuffy meeting at the Çanakkale Bar Association on Kazımpaşa Mahallesi. The air smelled like stale coffee and ambition. A junior associate—let’s call her Elif, because, you know, privacy—I overheard her mutter to her colleague, “This isn’t about justice, it’s about who’s got the ear of the governor.” And honestly? She was right. This wasn’t drafted in a vacuum; it was pushed through by a tight-knit coalition of property developers, local politicians, and—here’s the kicker—a son dakika Çanakkale haberleri güncel favorite, a real estate mogul named Mehmet Yılmaz, who coincidentally owns about 14% of the prime waterfront land slated for rezoning.

Now, I’m not saying there’s a quid pro quo here—but let’s just say the timing is suspiciously convenient. Legislation rushed through the Municipal Council on February 12th, barely debated, marked as “urgent” by the mayor’s office. I mean, how many times have you seen a law passed at 11 PM on a Tuesday because someone’s dinner party got delayed? Never. But here? Happened. And who was at the helm of that session? Mayor Erdem Akın, whose campaign was bankrolled by—you guessed it—developers with deep pockets and longer shadows.

“This isn’t governance, it’s real estate arbitrage,” said Professor Leyla Demir, head of Urban Studies at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. “They’ve weaponized zoning laws to inflate property values overnight. It’s not development—it’s displacement waiting to happen.” — Leyla Demir, Urban Studies Department, ÇOMU, 2024

But hold on—don’t assume this was a simple case of backroom deals and palm greasing. There’s layers. Layer one: financing. Millions in municipal bonds issued in March, earmarked for “infrastructure improvements”—which, as we all know, often translates to: “let’s pave the way for high-rises.” Layer two: legal cover. The new law doesn’t just rezone; it redefines “public benefit,” so projects like Yılmaz’s 5-star marina get labeled “essential civic works”—a term left delightfully vague in the legalese. And layer three? Psychological. Rumors swirled in the tea houses of Eceabat that property assessments would rise 30% within six months. Guess what? They did.

I know what you’re thinking: “Okay, but who benefits?” Well, let me lay it out in a way even my auntie would understand:

• ✅ Developers — land values skyrocket by 60–120% overnight
• ⚡ Local politicians — campaign donations tripled in February alone
• 💡 Municipal officials — housing permits now processed in 2 days instead of 6
• 🔑 Lawyers — billable hours on new compliance clauses through the roof (hello, Billable Hour Club)
• 📌 Investors — off-plan sales now pre-approved by law—no red tape

Meanwhile, the people getting squeezed? Small business owners, renters, fishermen—anyone who can’t afford the new property tax hikes or the sudden demolition notices. I spoke to Kemal, the owner of a 30-year-old bakery in Kepez, whose landlord just got a 13% hike because “the area’s under revitalization.” Kemal told me, “They’re not revitalizing anything. They’re sterilizing it for people who don’t live here.”

So Who Didn’t Win?

It wasn’t just the little guy. Even some bureaucrats were sidelined. I heard from a mid-level planner at the Environmental Ministry—let’s call her Ayla—who said she was told to “adjust her projections” after she flagged the law’s conflict with the Coastal Law (Law No. 3621, for the legal nerds). She refused. Next thing she knew? Her clearance code was frozen. “They want rubber-stamp compliance,” she said at a café near the harbor. “I refused to be a stamp.”

And then there’s the press. Independent journalists—like those at Çanakkale Haberci—have faced pressure. After publishing a piece on the law’s influence on local media ownership, their website got hit with 12,000 simultaneous bot requests. Coincidence? Maybe. I think not.

But here’s a twist: not everyone in power is happy about it. One council member, Gülten Özdemir, abstained from the final vote, saying, “This law doesn’t reflect Çanakkale’s soul. It reflects someone’s spreadsheet.” She now faces internal party pressure to “fall in line.”

💡 Pro Tip: If you’re a resident, demand a public disclosure of who lobbied for this law. In Turkey, Kamu Gözetimi ve Denetimi requires lobbying data to be filed—but often it’s buried in PDFs on obscure subpages. Use the Turkish Grand National Assembly’s Lobbying Database, filter by “Çanakkale,” and export the results. If it’s blank? That’s your red flag.

At the end of the day, this law didn’t just change zoning—it changed who holds power in Çanakkale. And when power shifts like that? The people who lose the most are the ones who never get invited to the meetings.

So yes, this was a top-down power play—but it wasn’t sneaky. It was audacious. They didn’t hide the law; they fast-tracked it. They didn’t silence critics; they overwhelmed them with paperwork and legalese. And now, the people of Çanakkale are left to live with the consequences—while the real winners are long gone to their yachts.

Future-Proof or Train Wreck? What’s Next for Canakkale’s Legal Landscape

So, where does all this leave Canakkale’s residents and businesses? Looking ahead, I’m not sure if we’re heading toward a future where our legal frameworks are robust and adaptive—or if we’re about to witness a slow-motion train wreck. I’ve been covering legal shifts in Turkey for over two decades, and honestly, the current trajectory feels more like a rollercoaster than a smooth ride. Take it from Ahmet Yılmaz, a local solicitor I chatted with over a şalgam suyu at a café in Kepez last December: “The new property tax exemptions are a step in the right direction, but the enforcement is all over the place. I’ve seen cases where homeowners who qualify get hassled by municipal officials who don’t even know the rules exist.”

And then there’s the digital side of things—because, let’s face it, even Canakkale isn’t immune to Turkey’s tech boom. Look at how Erzurum’s digital economy is pulling in investment. Canakkale’s courthouses are still stuck in 2010, with paper files stacked to the ceiling in some offices. I mean, we’re talking about a province that could be a gateway for Balkan trade—but unless we digitize legal processes, we’ll keep losing ground. There was a hearing I attended in February 2023 at the Çanakkale First Instance Court; the judge had to postpone a case because the file was “in transit” from one desk to another. Three weeks later.

What Residents Should Watch For

If you’re not glued to the local gazette—or at least checking son dakika Çanakkale haberleri güncel every other day—you’re missing critical clues about what’s coming down the pike. Here’s what I’d flag if I were you:

• ✅ Municipal tax audits: The new exemptions for first-home buyers expire in 24 months. If you qualify, file now. Waiting could mean losing out.
• ⚡ Small claims court digitalization: Rumor has it the Ministry of Justice is piloting an online dispute resolution platform. First hearings could be virtual by Q4 2024.
• 💡 Land registry delays: Builders I’ve spoken to say transfers are taking 7-10 days longer post-2023 reforms. Budget extra for storage costs if you’re building.
• 🔑 Zoning violations: Municipalities are cracking down on illegal extensions. I saw a case last month where a homeowner in Ezine paid a 27,500₺ fine for a 3m² unauthorized addition. Small potatoes? Hardly.
• 📌 Tenancy contract updates: New clauses kick in July 2024. Landlords who don’t comply could face 15-day eviction bans for non-compliance.

Late last month, I sat down with Meltem Demir, a property manager in Bozcaada, over a glass of local Çanakkale wine. She pulled out her phone and showed me a WhatsApp group where 47 landlords were trading frantic messages about a new “urgent compliance” notice from the District Governor’s office. “The confusion is real,” she said. “One official told us to submit documents by email; the next said it had to be in person. How are we supposed to plan?” Fair question.

“Legal reforms without clear communication are like building a house on quicksand. You might get it done, but the cracks will show sooner or later.” — Prof. Emre Karaca, Çanakkale 18 March University, Faculty of Law

Now, before you panic—or worse, ignore it all—here’s a thought: not all change is bad. In fact, some of these reforms might actually streamline processes once the kinks are worked out. But if history is any guide, the transition period is going to be bumpy. Just ask the folks in Istanbul who went through a similar shake-up in 2021. I remember driving past the courthouse there in August that year and seeing a queue of people wrapped around the block—in 40°C heat. Two years later, the backlog’s still not fully cleared.

💡 Pro Tip: Bookmark the official portal for property exemptions and set a calendar reminder for 30 days before any deadline. If you’re a landlord, draft a template contract update now—even if it’s just a placeholder. Better to over-prepare and save 2,000₺ in late fees than to scramble when the new clauses drop.

What really grinds my gears? The lack of a unified hotline for residents to call when the rules aren’t clear. I’ve had four calls this month from people who’ve gotten conflicting answers from three different offices. If the government wants buy-in, they need to stop treating Canakkale like an afterthought. And residents? We need to start demanding better. Not next year—in the next six months.

So, future-proof or train wreck? Right now, I’m leaning toward “train wreck with potential.” But with a little coordination—and a whole lot of patience—Canakkale could turn this chaos into something rare: a legal system that actually works for the people who live here. Whether that happens or not? Well, that’s the million-lira question.

So, What’s the Damn Point?

Look, I’ll level with you—I’ve seen a lot of legal upheavals in my 20 years of editing, but even I admit this Canakkale shitshow takes the cake. son dakika Çanakkale haberleri güncel will be flooded with fallout for months, and honestly? Residents are left holding the bag—some with winners’ gloves, most with scraped knees. I sat in the Çanakkale Esnaf Odası café last Tuesday (yes, the one with the wobbly table near the window) and listened to shopkeepers argue over the property tax hikes. One guy, Mehmet Bey, just shook his head and muttered, “214 lira more per square meter—tell me how I’m supposed to keep my grandchildren in baklava when flour costs 47 lira a kilo?”

I’m not sure if the new laws are future-proof or a train wreck waiting to derail, but one thing’s clear: you can’t ignore the fine print anymore. The devil’s in the details—87-page zoning amendments, that sneaky ‘temporary’ rental fee that’ll probably stick around like your drunk uncle at a wedding. And let’s be real, the backroom deals? They stink like last week’s midye tava at the fish market.

So here’s the kicker: Will Canakkale adapt or drown in its own bureaucracy? Maybe the real question is—how much more can you bend before you snap? Go read son dakika Çanakkale haberleri güncel, then ask your neighbor what *they’re* planning. Or better yet—start a fight in the comments. Someone’s gotta push back.”}

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