>Laws are often written with good intentions but enforced rigidly and with little common sense. A balance is needed between individualism and utilitarianism. At what point do my civil rights, when enforced by the state, infringe on yours? Who gets to determine which rights are worth protecting? Who draws the cost/benefit line in the sand? Not all men are created equal, but in a liberal democracy we mold society into one that provides equality in spite of our innate disparities.
Yes, as I said: The old individualism vs utilitarianism debate.
My point in highlighting that this is a centuries old debate is that:
1. There will be no clear obvious answer.
2. Hence a topic like this will usually garner a very lively discussion, with (mostly) no outcome.
Yes, as I said: The old individualism vs utilitarianism debate.
My point in highlighting that this is a centuries old debate is that:
1. There will be no clear obvious answer.
2. Hence a topic like this will usually garner a very lively discussion, with (mostly) no outcome.