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Old 09-08-2020, 11:16 PM   #39
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Default Re: (Another) World of Superhumans

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Originally Posted by Varyon View Post
I'd suggest taking a page from My Hero Academia here - unlicensed use of superpowers in public is typically a crime (some exceptions - like defense of self and others - may apply), so anyone who wants to be able to use their powers would need to get an appropriate license (the nature of which would dictate under what situations use of the power is acceptable).
That would run into all kinds of constitutional problems. Of course, if the Supreme Court of the day thinks that supers operating outside of control by the government and other 'reputable' organisations (i.e. corporations that lobby well) are bad these constitutional challenges can be put aside fairly quickly.
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