Thoughts about "Regulating Vice: What role does government play in protecting us from ourselves?" Perhaps we should treat VICES as TOXINS... Last update 06/09/24
I can only speak for myself when I agree that pure libertarian goals are admirable.
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If our Republic were still functional, implementation of community-focused laws would be a worthwhile goal. States rights would still prevail and the overly exuberant Govern-me-harder crowd could commune with like-minded idiots who want cradle-to-grave Everything (and then Soylent Corp themselves out of their misery).
Dismantling the Nanny State would take a Convention of States approach. Don't see this as a practicable option.
It’ll probably take a hybrid approach, but reducing the nanny state should be a top goal for all. Nuance. I don’t think a COS will solve it though. Following the Constitution as written would help immensely — we’ve long ago departed from that! (OK, granted we need a few minor tweaks to Supremacy clause and Commerce clause, which have been abused).
Lawfare required to "interpret" application of the constitution and bill of rights is the most depressing part of the fight. The layer of legal weeds is so thick as to be impenetrable for the common man. That there are so many laws on the books we don't even know we're violating is a travesty. That anyone believes the solution is "more laws" is also a big fat crying shame.
I can only speak for myself when I agree that pure libertarian goals are admirable.
🤠
If our Republic were still functional, implementation of community-focused laws would be a worthwhile goal. States rights would still prevail and the overly exuberant Govern-me-harder crowd could commune with like-minded idiots who want cradle-to-grave Everything (and then Soylent Corp themselves out of their misery).
Dismantling the Nanny State would take a Convention of States approach. Don't see this as a practicable option.
Too many squirrels and nuts.
It’ll probably take a hybrid approach, but reducing the nanny state should be a top goal for all. Nuance. I don’t think a COS will solve it though. Following the Constitution as written would help immensely — we’ve long ago departed from that! (OK, granted we need a few minor tweaks to Supremacy clause and Commerce clause, which have been abused).
Lawfare required to "interpret" application of the constitution and bill of rights is the most depressing part of the fight. The layer of legal weeds is so thick as to be impenetrable for the common man. That there are so many laws on the books we don't even know we're violating is a travesty. That anyone believes the solution is "more laws" is also a big fat crying shame.
Peace & thanks for an opportunity to vent.
Vent away! We certainly agree on this!