I’m (for the most part) a libertarian and believe that people should have the right to do things even if I find them morally or ethically repugnant as long as it doesn’t negatively impact anyone else.
Unfortunately, governments around the world have been expanded and are now full of social institutions which make other people an investor in their lives and also make other people responsible for the consequences of their actions; and this action means that individuals’ negative actions no longer just impact them, they also negatively impact the lives of everyone who pays taxes within the society. Since we paid for your education and welfare of individuals who make poor decisions (resulting in a lost investment and a recurring cost) we have a right to meddle in your life to prevent you from making poor decisions.
You must have personal responsibility for individual’s actions before you can allow people the freedom to choose any actions that they would like.
