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Let's continue with the analogy.

So we've passed a law making it legal for strangers to use MM's and bayourod's homes. MM and bayourod know they're supposed to feel happy about it, since it's now legal and all, but there is this nagging doubt about the whole thing. "For one thing," says MM, "That guy Miguel is camped out in my bathroom with his whole family, and it makes my taking a shower a bit uncomfortable." We would answer, "But Miguel is a cockroach inspector, and a very good one. It's job you're not willing to do, so it only makes sense to allow the rest of us to have the benefit of his expertise.

"But we do agree that it isn't right to have him camped out in your bathroom. That's undignified. We strongly suggest that you put some extra beds in your bedroom and let him and his family sleep there." "But my bedroom is too small!" "Then move out. Or, build a new wing." "But who will pay for that?" "Why, you, of course. But it's only fair. Miguel's cockroach inspecting services benefits the rest of us so much, we are quite willing to compel you to build him appropriate accommodations."