• Bakkoda@sh.itjust.works
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    24 hours ago

    I consider myself way on the left and respect to the individual’s choice is still a conservative view for me. It puts the choice of the individual above that of the society we live in. An example: I had to take my grandfather’s driver’s license away at 93. It’s terrible for me. Terrible choice, huge burden on me and my loved ones but overall 100% the right choice for society.

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      23 hours ago

      Yes, but you wouldn’t consider yourself libertarian or anarchist.

      If a society can’t value an individuals choice. Then why should anyone value societies choice? It’s an education issue. If a society can’t trust the decisions of those inside it. It’s because society already failed.

      Taking away your grandfather’s drivers license isn’t analogous to forcing things on society at large. We took away my father’s as well. He’s still technically legal to drive. But he’s not safe and insurance crazy expensive. But not everyone his age is in that same boat. Ultimately we should have less people driving anyway.

      • Bakkoda@sh.itjust.works
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        22 hours ago

        No one said anything about society not valuing an individual’s choice at all. If the individual’s choice factors in the impact on society it should be valued more.