I find it fascinating how angry people on HN get about this particular issue; but rarely seem as concerned about the fundamental human rights violation of banning medications and medical procedures for one half the population.
Yes, this is relevant; and I say this as a former life long libertarian: I wanted the government out of my life in most ways; and that included laws on abortion, marijuana and others.
What I learned with life experience was that I benefitted from being part of a society, and I have to both give as well as take.
sometimes, I get less...a lot less to be honest. and sometimes i get more. and hopefully the balance works out over a lifetime.
Watching the foaming rage about words; but remaining silent when actual people are dying due to the actually tyrannical governments in the southern united states, belies the real motivation of a great many people.
Yes, this is relevant; and I say this as a former life long libertarian: I wanted the government out of my life in most ways; and that included laws on abortion, marijuana and others.
What I learned with life experience was that I benefitted from being part of a society, and I have to both give as well as take.
sometimes, I get less...a lot less to be honest. and sometimes i get more. and hopefully the balance works out over a lifetime.
Watching the foaming rage about words; but remaining silent when actual people are dying due to the actually tyrannical governments in the southern united states, belies the real motivation of a great many people.