Comment by globular-toast

> I abhor any decision that robs even a grain of my individual freedom.

This is extreme and just as bad as any other extreme.

We have to find a way to maximise freedom across society. Being fixated on personal freedom won't turn out well. Whose personal freedom are we talking about? Should your neighbour be free to move the fence into your land? Didn't think so.

I will, however, give the benefit of the doubt and assume you mean giving up freedom without gaining anything. I don't see how this isn't a net loss for society.