jar546 said:
What we need is a positive outlook rather than the all too common doom and gloom. People need to start looking at the good in things instead of dwelling on the negatives as though it controls their lives more than it actually does.
It's two sides of the same coin.
Some people want more regulation, some want less. They each have arguments supporting their cause, which often breaks down into trashing the other side. This is the real dilemma.
How can we find a common ground for everyone to coexist?
Without getting political, let's focus on the moral or ethical reasoning behind the regulations you see as good.
If the JAR Government deems a product "dangerous", and a similar "safer" solution exists, why is it necessary to eliminate the former?
The MJ Public actually enjoys the more "dangerous" product, and knows how to use it responsibly. Why should they be punished (i.e. product is banned) under the guise of protection?
You are a scuba diver.
I think that's insane. It's way too dangerous, as humans don't belong under water. Scuba equipment is about to be outlawed, and you will only be able to look at fishies from the safety of a submarine.
Submarines are expensive and complicated, so you'll only be able to go in one that is certified and operated by the Cousteau Republic of Aquatic Professionals (a C.R.A.P. sub) because they know what they're doing.
You still get to peek at stuff underwater at a depth and distance C.R.A.P. deems appropriate, and
you'll be safer. This is a good thing for you, no complaints please.
Now that's a parody!...and a metaphor.
Why do we allow auto manufacturers to build cars that go more than 60 m.p.h.? No one needs to go faster than that AND, it's illegal in most places.
Don't get me started on murder-cycles, those should have been banned long ago.
I don't have the time, energy, or motivation to list more examples, so take the above as a small sample of my overall point.
I've never been to Somalia, but it's probably too hot for me anyway. I'll take freedom from excessive regulation right here at home if you don't mind.
I'm not a pessimist, I just refuse to accept all rules and regs at face value just because somebody else thinks they know what's best for me.