COMMENT OF THE DAY:

I think we’ve all had quite enough of government and other organizations telling us what constitutes a fulfilling life.

Longevity is merely one dimension of a life, and there is no evidence that any of the would-be nannies can extend life or prevent death. Health is another, and so is adventure, victory in physical tests, intellectual accomplishment, business success, political success, etc., etc., etc.!!!

We all deserve to receive accurate risk information, but the choice is OURS!! As long as you are not interfering with other people’s choices, NOBODY else has the right to dictate how you ought to live.

So if someone chooses a risky profession that he enjoys, or a profession like football which has huge rewards and health risks, it is his right to be LEFT ALONE to “spend his life” as he chooses.

Taken from this Hot Air post. Unfortunately, as is becoming more and more obvious, the nanny-staters -- both in and out of government -- have decided that we can't be trusted to evaluate risks and make our own decisions as to what constitutes a fulfilling life.

It's time for them to butt out.