Scott on Nostr: The insidious creep of statism is partially enabled by the lack of understanding the ...
The insidious creep of statism is partially enabled by the lack of understanding the difference between good ideas and laws. Wearing a seat belt is a good idea. Who could argue against that? Locking someone in a cage or forced labor if you don't comply, that's a much tougher sell. But the effort and risk around arguing the nuance of why a good idea is not a good law leaves most intelligent folks avoiding the discussion altogether, while those who don't understand the difference continue to implement laws "for the good of society".
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