Re: A person has a moral responsibility to cause no harm to others

As we learn more about the addictive and destructive nature of drugs, "recreational drugs" becomes yet another term that is being refined.  Precious few drugs are merely recreational - though I would grant you that marijuana is.

Yes, you are quite correct - it becomes very tricky when you deal with burdens upon society and try to have a free and unregulated society at the same time.

I am not in favor of restraining, regulating and taxing commerce; if I were though, I would say that every quarter pounder and Big Mac should come with a warning label like you see on a package of cigarettes - lol.

We as a society should do a better job of educating ourselves and our children of the importance of proper nutrition as well as the health implications of a bad diet.  When we do, you will see the marketplace having an impact on fast food restaurants and junk food - just as you know see McDonalds and others adding healthier menu items and our public schools removing junk food and adding healthier menus.

I gotta tell ya, BNG, life ain't easy for a guy who wants to be a do-gooder but also wants maximum individual liberties and the government staying the heck out of our lives.

DQ