We need to reclaim our attention

Re:We need to reclaim our attention by thegrimmest on Sunday January 02, 2022 @01:50PM (#29772135)

I'd start by questioning why you think addicts should discontinue their habits? Why do you think you know what's good for someone more than they do? If an addict says "I like my addiction, thank you very much", what gives you the right to intervene?

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Re:We need to reclaim our attention by bllguo on Sunday January 02, 2022 @04:01PM (#29773824)

the societal cost is why intervention is justified. you know, the basis of all laws? we don't live in an anarchy. unless you live completely sustainably with no dependence or impact on others' resources, society has a right to intervene.

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Re:We need to reclaim our attention by thegrimmest on Sunday January 02, 2022 @04:22PM (#29774060)

I don't think mitigating societal cost is source of the government's authority. It seems to be more about defending our inalienable rights.

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Re:We need to reclaim our attention by Apocryphon on Monday January 03, 2022 @05:04PM (#29787610)

Certainly societal costs can be a threat to our inalienable rights.

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