Government seems to operate on the principle that if even one individual is incapable of using his freedom competently, no one can be allowed to be free.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Government restricts freedom for everyone based on the inability of a few to use it responsibly.
- In plain terms
- When some people misuse freedom, everyone loses the right to be free.
- What can you take from it?
- Collective restrictions often punish the responsible for the irresponsible.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should freedom be limited to protect others?
Another view
It ignores cases where regulation prevents genuine harm to others.
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