tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824688363128407673.post1587792600996045646..comments2024-03-25T09:22:04.124+00:00Comments on Predictable Paradox: Quote for the day - Goldfish and LiberalismGraeme Cowiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02704481523638679620noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824688363128407673.post-75040137168912578212011-08-08T16:18:30.956+01:002011-08-08T16:18:30.956+01:00The examples used are striking. I have no problem...The examples used are striking. I have no problem in a society where one is free to make their own mistakes.<br /><br />But mistakes like smoking, overeating (guilty as charged, m'lud) and not exercising (snap!!) have implications on everyone in increased health costs or, alternatively, diversion of resources to deal with the consequences thereof instead of other matters.<br /><br />Haven't a clue what an "off road" car is - I suspect it's a vehicle along the lines of the one that Rowan Atkinson has achieved headlines with in the past few days. In which case, you can chip in environmental damage as well. I suspect this type of car will be more damaging than a more conventional vehicle.<br /><br />As for goldfish, I haven't a clue what he means but one might surmise he has animal rights in his sights.<br /><br />In my view, what's described isn't liberalism, it's libertarianism.Allan Heronnoreply@blogger.com