[DiogenesLamp]

It's very simple, I do not need the nanny state to protect me. I am perfectly able to decide for myself.

I believe people have a right to take risks if they so chose, provided those "risks" are not obviously suicidal.

[servantboy777]

Insurance is also a mandate. Wanna charge me a lil higher rate? Go ahead, my freedom means everything.

Once we let (or should I say, now that we’ve let) government into every aspect of our lives, they tell us what light bulbs to use, warshing machines (yes in the South we place an R in warsh), what water heater, air conditioner, gasoline, firearms, milk, septic...on and on and on.

Is there anything that the gubbamint does not regulate and or tax? I guess your breath.