Bioethics Discussion Blog has a very nice post on the subject of the relationship between ethics and law. It’s couched in general terms, but is intended to apply specifically to bioethical issues. I think the principle he relates is very insightful; it’s close to the position I have always held and would like to see more widely appreciated. Sadly, in these times, there seems to be little sense of restraint or appropriate boundaries on legal meddling with others’ behavior. Perhaps BDL, and his source, respected bioethicist Dr. Eric Loewy, are on the right track.

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