why do we have seatbelt laws, voter ID (laws,) minimum age for alcohol, smoking, building regulations, etc.?

i'm not saying all are good or bad, but some people won't protect themselves or others if they don't have to.

i'm a libertarian capitalist. but i also think all protectionists laws aren't all bad.

People act like having a moral society enforced by law is bad, but we'll pull back the veneer when it's not the morals we like.

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Posted by JohnnyKilroy

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Posted on 3/14/24 at 2:06 pm to 3nOut

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why do we have seatbelt laws, voter ID (laws,) minimum age for alcohol, smoking, building regulations, etc.?

This is a cop out argument.

Why do you believe it is in our best interest that the state spend taxpayer money enforcing age restrictions on viewing media in private?

Why is the state the best party to do that?

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Posted by Indefatigable

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Posted on 3/14/24 at 2:09 pm to 3nOut

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why do we have seatbelt laws, voter ID (laws,) minimum age for alcohol, smoking, building regulations,

Each of these involve the safety, well being, and/or enjoyment of others in society beyond the individual.

A teenager whacking it to titties in his bathroom does not.

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Posted by dgnx6

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Posted on 3/14/24 at 8:12 pm to 3nOut

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why do we have seatbelt laws, voter ID (laws,) minimum age for alcohol, smoking, building regulations, etc.?

They should be saying get rid of these laws too.

Before smart phones, drink and smoke were more accessible than internet porn. And that was under the age of 18.

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