Freedom vs. The Nanny State

The Nanny State

Freedom

Here, let me show you
how to live your life, honey.

I respect your choice, even if it is

not the one I would make for myself.

This ad sends out an
unhealthy message, let's
remove it from public view.

Let's trust people to come to

their own conclusions, and teach

our children to be critical thinkers.

This work is offensive.
People shouldn't be allowed
to make works like this.

This work offends me,

so I will avoid it. But others

may indulge in it if they like.

That outfit is distasteful,
you shouldn't be allowed
to wear it in public.

I don't like your style, but

you're free to express yourself

that way if you want to.

This substance is dangerous.
It should be prohibited.

We should educate people about

the dangers of this substance,

but what an individual chooses to put

in their own body is their business.

That practice is immoral,
it should be criminalized!

I wouldn't choose to engage

in that practice, but I will let

others decide for themselves.

(violation of consent)

(freedom of choice)

Good intentions do not absolve the nanny from arrogantly and self-righteously sticking her nose into other people's affairs.