KNH276 Alcohol Pro and Leisure Regulations Arguments Debate Debate #4 – Regulation 5-8 The idea behind this debate is that leisure should or should not b

KNH276 Alcohol Pro and Leisure Regulations Arguments Debate Debate #4 – Regulation

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The idea behind this debate is that leisure should or should not be regulated. Using resources, you should create a strong stance

on why or why not smoking; television, gambling, marijuana, prostitution, or drinking should be regulated (choose only one).

Underlying the arguments for and against government regulation are 2 sets of very different assumptions about the nature of

human beings.

If you are arguing for government regulation of what people do during their free time or even their work/school time, what

underlies your arguments?

a. That humans are weak and irrational

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they don’t always know what is best for themselves

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even if they know what is best for themselves, they can’t always control themselves and do what is best.

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that they think of themselves (to make a profit, gain pleasure) regardless of the harm it causes others or

society as a whole. Thus the weak and innocent need protected.

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If you are arguing against government regulation of what people do during their free time or even their work/school time, what

underlies your arguments?

a. That humans are responsible, rational, capable

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they can take care of themselves

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they can make good choices

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they care about the welfare of others and society

You could look at prohibition, the newly adopted smoking and gaming policies in Ohio and various other topics current in

today’s news.