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Originally Posted by flip
i think you kind of missed the point. These things you mentioned aren't illegal like riding a motorcycle without a helmet.
Saying that these things should be illegal or arguing that you should have to pay some sort of "health tax" based on your diet and lifestyle is another very difficult argument.
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why should the government play safety police in one case and not the other? both can have serious (if not lethal) health effects.
in fact, there is MORE justification to completely ban cigarettes and booze than create a mandatory helmet law. the helmet law only effects the wearer. cigarettes and booze can effect a lot more people. lets ban everything.
edit: and i understand the point you were making about exceptions to the law. i just don't like the thought of deciding about other people's freedoms based solely on how it will affect my tax bill.