5. Addictive substances are a violation of personal freedom.
The mistake that Ayn Rand and her ilk make is thinking that only government can violate our personal freedom. Unfortunately, today we have to worry not just about government overstepping but also about private corporations and as always criminals overstepping and violating our rights. Big tobacco violates the rights of people who become addicted to its products. At least I can vote about the extent to which government infringes on my liberty. The 13-year olds who get addicted to tobacco don't really get much of a say.
Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators
Important Notices: By participating on this discussion
board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules
page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the
opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent
the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.
Printer-friendly format
Email this thread to a friend
Bookmark this thread
(1000+ posts)
Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
