• Jax@sh.itjust.works
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    19 hours ago

    do whatever as long as it doesn’t affect others

    This statement is very frequently used as justification for self-destructive tendencies without coming to the conclusion naturally (i.e. having someone tell you that you can do anything as long as you don’t affect others vs figuring it out on your own). It can also lead to belligerence from stupid individuals (eh, we’re surrounded by fields - who cares if I shoot my gun in the air?).

    I don’t disagree with anything else you’ve said.

    • theneverfox@pawb.social
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      13 hours ago

      Well, the same argument is being used to say what you can and can’t do to your body… I’d rather have more accidents than less freedom

      Life is never guaranteed. Giving up your freedom makes you feel safer, it doesn’t actually make people safer