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The extent to which govt should legislate / regulate to protect people against themselves is an interesting debate.
Its a self-correcting balance that every government strikes, and despite the obvious problems with our system, governments generally reflect society. Some changes are lead by government, some by society, but each one catches up with the other.
William.
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The extent to which govt should legislate / regulate to protect people against themselves is an interesting debate.
I don't think there is an absolute right to engage in behaviour just because it doesn't harm others, either directly or indirectly.
Otoh concerns about govt overreach are also legitimate.