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Uneasy riders on the nanny state : Comments

By David Leyonhjelm, published 12/9/2017

More broadly, as a society we must stop trying to force other people to conform to our idea of what is safe, sensible or responsible.

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Bikies are bullet proof , it's the gravel that gets up their nose.
Posted by nicknamenick, Tuesday, 12 September 2017 8:40:58 AM
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So the root problem is the compulsory health system which we are subjected to. We needn't discuss motorbikes because they are only a symptom!

What we need is a way to opt out from the patronising assumption as if we require and accept the state's medical services - or any other medical services for that matter. We should be able to tell the state's doctors - or any other doctors for that matter, "don't you dare lay your dirty hands on my body: the fact that I happen to be sick or injured has nothing to do with you and whether I live or die is none of your bloody business!"
Posted by Yuyutsu, Tuesday, 12 September 2017 9:33:58 AM
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Bureaucrats should be careful of the media. They are there for the story and no, they do not see themselves as responsible for their victims.

Freedom of speech should be paramount and that ensures as in this case, that facts, agenda too, can be subjected to scrutiny.

In response to some comments here about cycling and I will say first up that I comply with the helmet law and liked it for my children, there is worth in comparing and contrasting the regulation and approach to cycling in countries where it is popular as a the 'go to' means of transport. The Netherlands for example,

http://www.executivestyle.com.au/what-the-dutch-can-teach-australia-about-cycling-gjd00h

There is no doubt that the future of our cities will necessitate far greater use of bicycle transport. One wonders why our State and Local governments waste public money re-inventing the wheel. Just bring in some of those successful planners.

However, State or Local governments will never be allowed to get their acts together on transport and town planning where lazy federal governments continue to rely on mass immigration and over-the-top population growth,

http://www.macrobusiness.com.au/2017/08/gittins-lower-immigration-reduce-lot-economic-problems/
Posted by leoj, Tuesday, 12 September 2017 10:45:26 AM
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Posted by nicknamenick, Tuesday, 12 September 2017 10:48:48 AM
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There are maps from the British Mandarin of Rothschild showing Chinese fishing temples in east Lebanese Sea . The region is rarely visited and is dry , abandoned desert suitable for Peoples' Stealth Bomber marine research. The quaint villagers around the desolate "Tel Aviv" shrimp-drying huts welcome the comradely airbase on unused waterfront surfing slums.
Posted by nicknamenick, Tuesday, 12 September 2017 11:05:35 AM
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But of course pollies won't take responsibility for not taking responsibility for the irresponsible . The police state won't police petrol ethylene wall-cladding for high-rises and people have the choice of keeping water-buckets handy or riding the wall of death.
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Very Very good comment!
Posted by Cupric Embarrasment, Tuesday, 12 September 2017 11:08:05 AM
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