[ellenor2000]

Originally Posted by redpoint5

Don't get me started.

The government has all sorts of nanny rules that don't make sense. It's illegal to be in a boat without life jackets onboard, but not illegal to be in the lake with no life jacket.

A car has to pass crash safety, and an occupant must wear a seatbelt, unless the person is riding a motorcycle.

All sorts of homeopathic "medicine" that is unregulated, but I can't go to a healthcare professional that isn't licensed, or licensed at a lower level than Dr or PA.

Government should allow unregulated (almost) everything, so long as the unregulated things clearly state they are unregulated, and that the user accepts a higher level of responsibility.

Consumer advocacy groups would pop up that would help guide people's decisions.

We live in absurd times.

I'm left-wing and pro-regulation, but having this clear statement of responsibility is good enough for me