>>82089996You really lack understanding. Lets keep the drug addict thought exercise going: In an area in Vancouver called Hastings, there are so many of them that the police can't even be assed to do anything or respond to calls. Thus, anyone who is not a drug addict is forced to move - often to areas they cannot afford. Their freedom is limited because of this now. All because we allowed druggies to be druggies.
You see how cause and effect can spread beyond just a singular? Suppose I walk through there and nobody attacks me YET. Chances are high and I need to carry a knife and likely get stabbed or have to stab someone.
Now imagine if most places became like that.
You understand even spearchucking neanderthals ended up agreeing on rules like 'you no take meat unless you hunt too', right?
Rules are what make civilization. Total freedom is a lawless jungle.
I get your point on principle, but this is why its needed to pick and choose what rules to enforce. Like I said: You lack foresight
btw even if some guy ODs in an apartment alone, his decaying body produces stink that affects (thanks for the correction) others, along with inviting vermin/bugs into the building until he is found and disposed of (done by other people as well)
Suddenly that one solitary freedom DOES affect others. That's why we have to do good, because its a societal decision to make life easier for us on a day to day basis.
There is wrong and there is right.