ii. Do you agree with Mr. Tanner’s general tenet that the government generally should not be enacting laws to “protect us from ourselves?” Do you think society needs laws like those that prohibit the sale of large sodas, trans fats, etc. If so, where do you draw the line on these laws? If the government is going to ban the sale of large sodas, should the government also pass laws requiring everyone to engage in a minimum exercise routine each day to stay heathy?
Watch and listen to Philip Howard’s Ted Talk, Four Ways to Fix a Broken Legal System and then read Michael Tanner’s commentary, Too Many Laws, Too Much Regulation, and then provide your thoughts on the matters and issues presented as outlined below. http://www.ted.com/talks/philip_howard#t-652659 and https://www.cato.org/publications/commentary/too-many-laws-too-much-regulation.
i. Do you think we as a society need to legislate (i.e., make laws) common sense and pass laws
and regulations requiring disclosure labels and notices warning people of obvious potential risks
associated with certain products? For example, should there be a law requiring a disclosure that
coffee may be hot – what about the labels on your mattress or furniture – think about all of the
money spent labeling products to warn of certain risks. Is this needed?
Whether you agree or disagree – explain your answer in 2 or 3 paragraphs.
ii. Do you agree with Mr. Tanner’s general tenet that the government generally should not be
enacting laws to “protect us from ourselves?” Do you think society needs laws like those that
prohibit the sale of large sodas, trans fats, etc. If so, where do you draw the line on these laws?
If the government is going to ban the sale of large sodas, should the government also pass laws
requiring everyone to engage in a minimum exercise routine each day to stay heathy?
Provide your general thoughts on Mr. Tanner’s article – explain why you agree or disagree
with his commentary and general tenet that the government generally should not be
enacting laws to “protect us from ourselves?”
Explain your answer in 2 or 3 paragraphs – there is no right or wrong answer, just provide
your personal thoughts/insights on the matter.
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