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But the harm or benefit of a policy is not measured by how many specific decisions are performed, but rather by the overall effect of the policy on the communit
by rsj_hn 5y ago
But the harm or benefit of a policy is not measured by how many specific decisions are performed, but rather by the overall effect of the policy on the community, no? So let's just talk about that rather than counting steps between A and B.
- daveguy 5y agoThe overall harm or benefit to the community is certainly related to how many and likely those bad decisions are that result in a specific harm/benefit.
- rsj_hn 5y agoIf true, then you should be able to make that case directly, no?
- chucksta 5y agoSomething like this? https://www.vox.com/2014/5/19/5727712/drug-alcohol-deaths https://www.vox.com/2014/5/19/5727712/drug-alcohol-deaths
- daveguy 5y agoWell yeah. I'm all for locking up drunk drivers, offering rehab and then permanently revoking their drivers licenses if they do it again. That goes to the second decision to adversely affect others.