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Paternalism debate!	by RandomMan	2003-06-06 10:41:16
Essentially, paternalism is a "parental attitude" regarding rules and laws. Saving people from themselves is very much a hallmark of paternalism. A socialist government is more paternalistic than a capitalist one. How much is too much and how much is too little? Censorship can be interpreted as a form of paternalism, as can gun control laws, or laws regarding public conduct. How far should regulatory bodies go? When does it go beyond what is necessary and sufficient and step into the realm of the excessive? How paternalistic should our governments be?
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C'mon! I may not be able to participate!	by RandomMan	2003-06-06 11:10:22
Aw, I gotta jet.... maybe some other time. (n/t)	by RandomMan	2003-06-06 11:57:38
Paternalism != Parental	by subbywan	2003-06-06 11:18:01
Not quite...	by RandomMan	2003-06-06 11:29:02
Well, society consists mostly of sheeple	by subbywan	2003-06-06 11:41:20
Good start.	by RandomMan	2003-06-06 11:44:36
umm	by Celticess	2003-06-06 15:19:01

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