I have been struggling with this one for awhile. Is it the governments job/role to "save" its citizens from their own dumb choices and decisions or that just part of being human? The best example that comes to mind is wearing a seatbelt. If you don't wear a seatbelt when in a car you are more likely to be injured/die if the car is in an accident, but isn't it your choice whether to wear the seatbelt or not? Is it the governments role to fine you for not protecting yourself? I don't think so. I think the government is overreaching its role when it tries to protect its citizens from stupidity that doesn't endanger others.
Drinking and driving I understand, because it has a high possibility to harm other citizens, but just drinking and being in public? Why should that be a crime? I just think the government shouldn't worry itself with things like seatbelts, drinking, drugs, if the person is not hurting anyone or operating a machine/car. It just seems ridiculous to me.
Drinking and driving I understand, because it has a high possibility to harm other citizens, but just drinking and being in public? Why should that be a crime? I just think the government shouldn't worry itself with things like seatbelts, drinking, drugs, if the person is not hurting anyone or operating a machine/car. It just seems ridiculous to me.