From time to time, SLUG, gets into philosophical debates, in relation to
Internet Filtering and Free/Open Source Software.
I found this parliamentary briefing interesting and thought others may too.
Note its focus is tobacco and gambling - so the principles may or may not
apply.
JUNE 16, 2011
The 'nanny state' and freedom of choice
In recent times, a number of Australian Government policy initiatives have been criticised as 'nanny state' or 'paternalist' policies.
<http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22library%2Fprspub%2F875642%22>
Marghanita
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Marghanita da Cruz
http://ramin.com.au
Tel: 0414-869202
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