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by ska 3885 days ago

  and choosing to let people do things that are bad for them doesn't mean there's anything wrong with the society. 
True, but the discussion doesn't end there. For example: ".. and leaving them to suffer with the consequences of their actions " vs. " ... and supporting them through the negative consequences if it doesn't go well" are very different responses, and certainly do reflect on the society in question.