[GraniteStateConservative]

The logical conclusion of your line of thinking is that the government can regulate your brother-in-law's diet and exercise regimin, lest he die early and leave your sister a destitute burden on society.

I think communist regimes like China and North Korea do this based on such a reason of "obvious" government interest.

[unspun]

I think communist regimes like China and North Korea do this based on such a reason of "obvious" government interest.

Everyone has a reason and there are good ones and bad ones. Nothin's automatic. Nothing obviates having to use good judgment.