The proper role and scope of government

[Ibby]

Clod, why not add cocaine or heroin to that list? What about toxic wormwood absinthe (as opposed to less-toxic proper absinthe)? What about toys made with lead (even labeled)? (maybe you think we SHOULD legalize and regulate those, fine - surely there's SOMETHING you think we shouldn't offer)

I think it's fair to say that everyone draws a line between safety and freedom somewhere. There are, to the vast majority of people, some things whose benefits outweigh their risks, and some whose risks outweigh the benefits. Where raw milk falls on the continuum and where the line should be drawn on the continuum are two separate issues, and there's no reason to expect consensus on EITHER point. It's quite possible that Lamp thinks raw milk is more dangerous than you do, or otherwise not worth the risks over pasteurized milk, and that tobacco or hfcs aren't. I'm not sure it's fair to equate the three out-of-hand.

[TheMercenary]

Originally Posted by Ibram

...toxic wormwood absinthe....

Really, where can you buy that in the US?

[Ibby]

Originally Posted by TheMercenary

Really, where can you buy that in the US?

You (quite rightly, I think) can't, but they do still make it some places in eastern europe.

[TheMercenary]

Originally Posted by Ibram

You (quite rightly, I think) can't, but they do still make it some places in eastern europe.

With all do respect, I could give a shit about anything that happens outside of the our economy unless it involves my fellow troops.