[BfloGuy]

Also, real crimes with actual victims are the legitimate business of government, whereas acts that harm only willing participants are not

Yes. Seat-belt and helmet laws spring to mind.

[JustSayNoToNannies]

Also, real crimes with actual victims are the legitimate business of government, whereas acts that harm only willing participants are not

Yes. Seat-belt and helmet laws spring to mind.

Yup. I could support laws requiring beltless drivers and helmetless bikers to be bonded for the cost of cleaning up their carcasses after an accident - but beyond that, if government may ban activities to protect adults from their own choices, then there is no such thing as limited government.