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Originally Posted by welfare
You know I find it disturbing how many people are not only willing, but clamouring to have our government assume such control over our freedom.
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I'm surprised that you are only able to handle one concept at a time. While it is true that individuals with hard work ethic and creativity should be applauded and have the freedom to open their businesses. WE LIVE IN A SOCIETY and everything we do as individuals has implications for others. So a government must balance the good of the individual with the good of the society as a whole. In a democracy, we elect governments and enable them to make those decisions for the good of the society. Yes, sometimes an individual's rights are diminished while the rights of the society must be protected.
What don't you understand about this?
For the Adamson BBQ owner, can we state that it was only to shut down dine in. They were encouraged to and allowed to do take out businesses. It's a minor inconvenience imposed for the health of the larger society. Fairly applied to all restaurants, not just his.