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Steve Wynn (Vegas Casino Owner)
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On Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:33:51 -0700, Rich Grise
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On Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:28:53 -0700, John Larkin wrote:
No. Stupid people should be reasonably protected against their
limitations, as we protect children and old people against theirs.
So, you really are advocating the God-damned Nanny State.
If protecting old people and children from predators meets your
definition, yes.
What will your response be when they ban skiing?
Skiing is an accepted risk. On a society-wide basis, it probably has
net physical and mental health benefits. I stay in shape so I can ski
better. And *all* risk shouldn't be legally mitigated... just the
really bad ones.
Crack cocaine isn't as good for people as skiing.
Should anthrax be available on ebay?
Can't differentiate between a person taking a personal risk and risking
the lives of others.
Hand waving and straw men........
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