It's none of the governments business who comes to, in, on or from my body.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author asserts that the government should not control or monitor what happens to an individual's body.
- In plain terms
- The government should not tell me what to do with my body.
- What can you take from it?
- Your body is your own responsibility.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where should the line between state and individual be?
- Is privacy absolute?
Another view
It ignores legitimate government interests in public health and safety.
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