Re:EARN IT Act Remains a Threat to Liberty, Security, & Safe...
by rayiner on Thursday May 04, 2023 @07:58PM
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> it would be ridiculous to ban these things through law because the government should not be intruding into citizens' private lives in this way.
Why? States, at least, have the general police power. The first amendment limits it, but the government can regulate conduct generally, and laws against an adultery have impeccable constitutional pedigree.
The government should be able to protect its citizens from harm for the good of the overall community. For example, infidelity hurts children and thus creates a negative externality. Why can’t the government address such externalities like it can with others?
Why? States, at least, have the general police power. The first amendment limits it, but the government can regulate conduct generally, and laws against an adultery have impeccable constitutional pedigree.
The government should be able to protect its citizens from harm for the good of the overall community. For example, infidelity hurts children and thus creates a negative externality. Why can’t the government address such externalities like it can with others?