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There Should Not Be “Religious Exemptions” To Laws (www.currentaffairs.org)

submitted 1 year ago by OneRedFox to c/socialism

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If a law should apply, it should apply regardless of how people feel about following it. If the law infringes on liberty, it should be repealed.

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[–] Macros@feddit.de 22 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Good laws infringe on liberties of individuals or small groups to ensure greater liberty for all.

E.g. you can't go around murdering people so that other people have to liberty to live. We limit CO₂ emission so future generations do not suffer from the freedom limiting consequences of climate change. We require royalties and enforce copyright so that people can choose to be an artist without fearing for their income.

Bad laws inhibit the freedom of many while giving it to few. E.g. copyright for 70 years after the death of the artists benefits only the few rights holders of popular old works.

The struggle of a good government is to find the sweet spot for difficult positions. E.g. how long should copyright last? Which music volume should be allowed at night so that people can party, but others can sleep?