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Quote by: Osborn F Enready Imudman made a great, well worded point very succinctly.
On the surface, using governmental power to promote public safety appears reasonable, since it generally improves the quality of life in society. But every time one of these laws is passed, the inherent dignity of the individual is marginalized in favor of promoting the general welfare.
The whole point some of these people is missing is that the government is supposed to try to better general welfare, hence the passage of laws within reason. The purpose of these laws is to improve society, according to, the opinion of that SOCIETY as long as it does not INFRINGE OR IMPEDE THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER.
This entire society is BASED ON PROPERTY RIGHTS!
To remove essential rights of property owners, that is recognized as inalienable rights, is Un-Constitutional, regardless of health effects of VOLUNTARY PATRONS OR WORKERS.
Smoking is legal, as it is legal to produce, sell and consume cigarettes if you are over age 18. It is the right of the property OWNER, or if designated by contract, the lessee to decide if it is a smoking or non-smoking facility.
That is why the Constitution is written as it is. Promote the general welfare, but a seperate inalienable BILL OF RIGHTS! |
Great catch Osborn, I was going to say the exact same thing.
Also, thanks to Imudman for focusing the conversation so that that point could be emphasized for those reading at home. This really is the crux of the issue.