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Originally Posted by The Ditch
Didn't the US government (could just be the Californian one) go against the majority and say that interracial couples have the right to marry. Also, I'm vague on the subject but did the same happen for women's right to vote?
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Exactly my point. Gender and racial laws were all based on what the gov't perceives as morality (as defined by the majority), and were wrong. Surely someone stood up and said "maybe we don't have the right to do this" and was shouted down by everyone else for their heresy.
I think anti-smoking sentiment is worthwhile and righteous. If I was in power, I would probably vote in favour of the law. However, the fact that we all agree this is wrong does not necessarily mean that we have the right to legislate it.