Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Unintended Consequences

If you argue that we should ban all abortions because some people have sex irresponsibly, should we ban all churches because some clergy abuse children? Should we ban all cars because some people drive drunk?


Should we ban all guns because some people commit violent crimes? Should we ban all sports because some people bet on the game?


“Some people abuse it; therefore, we should take it away from everyone.” Do you see the flaw in that logic? That was the rationale used to justify the prohibition of alcohol, which led to a wave of tragic and violent consequences.



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