How do I use “not to” “to not” in this sentence?

Is the ban on mobile phones justified? I

would like to ask whether the given sentence is correct in terms of grammar, especially, the ” to not ” part seems peculiar to me; and could I use “Another reason not ban…” instead?

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Asked on March 18, 2021 in Grammar.
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Reason not to ban X ” and “reason not to ban X ” have the same meaning, but with slightly different emphasis.

In the first form, the action being considered is “banning X” and the speaker says there is reason not to take this action. I took an action to repeal the ban on X but I didn’t consent or give any reasons for blocking X (which is the same as being permitted X), so when I read the second sentence, the speaker says he is going to take a decision in accordance with the second sentence. Which are good reasons? C. This second form sees not banning as a more definite choice. What is the difference between both forms of recitation and “can”?

Answered on March 26, 2021.
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