“If the fact that people make poor decisions is reason enough for the government to second-guess their decisions about dangerous activities such as smoking cigarettes and riding motorcycles, why on earth should the government let people make their own choices when it comes to such consequential matters as where to live, how much education to get, whom to marry, whether to have children, which job to take, or what religion to practice?”
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Jacob Sullum
Jacob Sullum is a renowned columnist born on September 5, 1965. His work primarily focuses on legal, political, and libertarian issues, frequently publishing articles in various publications. more
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