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To: Dayuhan who wrote (28536)	2/9/2004 7:17:33 AM
From: unclewest	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 793846

Don’t we have a duty to respect the right of our fellow citizens to order their lives as they see fit, even if they do so in a manner that we find personally distasteful? America's communities have lots of rules, regulations and laws designed to manage or prevent distasteful things. Here are a few examples. In my town, massage parlors may only be located in Industrial zoning. Adult bookstores must be a mile apart. Group housing must be a mile apart. After 30 days, unregistered vehicles must be be stored behind a six foot high privacy fence. Sign ordinances are extensive. Etc.

To: Dayuhan who wrote (28536)	2/11/2004 2:21:44 AM
From: D. Long	Respond to of 793846

As long as somebody’s “hedonism” doesn’t intrude on your rights, it’s really none of your business, is it? That’s the only relevant question: who would be hurt if these people are permitted to do what they want to do? If the answer is “nobody” – as in this case it is – why should anybody object? Because there is a difference between private and public behavior, Steven. Even private behavior is legitimately regulated - you can't make kiddy porn, or own it for that matter, just because it is in the privacy of your own home. When the behavior is public, then the public has an interest in regulating that behavior to conform to social mores. We have laws regarding all sorts of public behavior and institutions. Marriage is one of them. What do you think would be reasonable criteria for State intervention in the private affairs of citizens? Marriage is not a private affair. What duty are you talking about here? The duty to arrange our lives in a way that meets Derek’s approval? You are either being obtuse or naive. I haven't decided which. Don’t we have a duty to respect the right of our fellow citizens to order their lives as they see fit, even if they do so in a manner that we find personally distasteful? To a point, of course. But there are lines past which society will not tolerate the crossing. Derek