China is fast becoming freer while the US is headed in the opposite direction. Some examples of freedoms in China that are illegal in some or all US states:
There is no prohibition on the sale of alcohol or cigarettes to minors.
Is it some kind of sarcasm or is it considered a great freedom when the kids can poison themselves all they want?
I'm ok with an adult drinking himself into an early grave, but a 10 year old kid might not clearly understand the consequences of drinking/smoking.
As with many issues, I think it is a social problem and not a government issue. I think it is the role of parents and not the government to control what a 10 year old ingests.
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China is fast becoming freer while the US is headed in the opposite direction. Some examples of freedoms in China that are illegal in some or all US states:
* I can get real milk (see http://www.realmilk.com/) delivered to my door.
* Fireworks of all sizes and detonative power are readily available.
* There is no prohibition on the sale of alcohol or cigarettes to minors.
In addition:
* You can start a new business with relative ease.
* Uncomplicated income tax (no tax return, withholding, W2 forms, etc.)
* Police are generally friendly and there is no fear of being unjustly tazed or beaten.
"Police are generally friendly and there is no fear of being unjustly tazed or beaten."
You are reading reddit and digg too much.
Of course. "Real" milk. But there are also some downsides of no real regulation. Like… http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSPEK1127320080303
There is no prohibition on the sale of alcohol or cigarettes to minors.
Is it some kind of sarcasm or is it considered a great freedom when the kids can poison themselves all they want? I'm ok with an adult drinking himself into an early grave, but a 10 year old kid might not clearly understand the consequences of drinking/smoking.
As with many issues, I think it is a social problem and not a government issue. I think it is the role of parents and not the government to control what a 10 year old ingests.
And what to you do when the parents have social problems themself that prevent them from being good parents?