[bilsbie]

I say we let adults make their own decisions on how much they want to drive.

[p_j_w]

As long as they're willing to pay the actual costs borne by the rest of us for their decisions, sure, why not? The problem is they're generally not, and when you suggest that they need to, they have a very not adult-like temper tantrum.

[pie420]

Let’s not control others. If people want to use lead paint, let them. Let’s not control others. If people want to use leaded gasoline, let them. Let’s not control others. If people want to build with asbestos, let them. Let’s not control others. If people want to cook with trans fats, let them. Let’s not control others. If people want to do fentanyl, let them.

the entire basis of society and progress is controlling others for the prosperity of the human race.

[bilsbie]

The world would be a sad place when we we need to apply for a permit to visit family. That’s where all this ends up.

Good intentions and all that.

[2024throwaway]

That is one hell of a leap. That slope must be very slippery indeed.

[polygamous_bat]

Does your libertarian attitude extend to your neighbors burning tires in their backyards?

Individual actions can incur communal costs. “Freedom” doesn’t mean “freedom from the consequence of your actions.”

[bch]

This, (and/)or start charging for the true costs (externalities).