Interesting article about Liberty versus the over-regulation of people's lives by the 'Nanny State.'
"As long as I don’t violate the rights of others, I should be able to pursue what I want. If I make a bad choice that’s my responsibility and if it is my desire to learn from that mistake, then I will. That’s how I learn to make better decisions in the future.
Through trial and error, education, debate and discussion, interaction with my family and friends, and a marketplace full of resources, there are numerous opportunities for individuals to change their behavior if they themselves have decided that is what they want to do."
https://fee.org/articles/why-liberty-and-the-nanny-state-are-incompatible/
"As long as I don’t violate the rights of others, I should be able to pursue what I want. If I make a bad choice that’s my responsibility and if it is my desire to learn from that mistake, then I will. That’s how I learn to make better decisions in the future.
Through trial and error, education, debate and discussion, interaction with my family and friends, and a marketplace full of resources, there are numerous opportunities for individuals to change their behavior if they themselves have decided that is what they want to do."
https://fee.org/articles/why-liberty-and-the-nanny-state-are-incompatible/