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Some peopld say that about showering without soap. I tried, it stank. The whole point is for that to be a personal decision. Or if you think SM is bad, then it
by radu_floricica 5y ago
Some peopld say that about showering without soap. I tried, it stank.
The whole point is for that to be a personal decision. Or if you think SM is bad, then it can be a collective decision to ban SM, like we ban heroin.
But ostracism? "Free for all,except those 5". Nah, I don't see it as a good choice, society-wise.
- dr_dshiv 5y agoThat specifically worked for Greek democracies, which were as much about the ability to exclude the most powerful as they were to enable the public participation in power.
- radu_floricica 5y agoWorked until it didn't. When it was a small forum, yes. When it became just a popularity contest, much less so.
- dr_dshiv 5y agoThat where the ostracism came in. When the most popular became the most powerful they often got booted…
- pooper 5y ago> Or if you think SM is bad, then it can be a collective decision to ban SM, like we ban heroin. Off topic but I don't think banning heroin did anyone any good. We still need proper labeling, packaging, and storage laws. We still need laws that prohibit drugging someone without their explicit permission. We probably need laws that don't allow sale to minors. We probably need ban on advertising "controlled substances". We might even say certain things you can only get under medical supervision by a licensed medical professional. I just don't think possession ought to be a crime like it is today. Endangering others, sure but possession is just asking for abuse by law enforcement.