Moreno J D, Bayer R
Hastings Cent Rep. 1985 Dec;15(6):37-41.
Recent efforts to support state regulation of risky behavior like cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, driving without seatbelts and riding motorcycles without helmets have focused on economic justifications--the costs to society of the consequences of these activities. However, opponents have successfully argued that the economic burdens of regulation outweigh the social benefits. To reduce the toll on society of these behaviors, we need justification for regulation that asserts the moral primacy of health and the well-being of the community.
近期，支持对吸烟、酗酒、不系安全带驾驶和不戴头盔骑摩托车等危险行为进行国家监管的努力，主要集中在经济合理性方面，即这些活动后果给社会带来的成本。然而，反对者成功地辩称，监管的经济负担超过了社会效益。为了减少这些行为给社会造成的损失，我们需要为监管提供正当理由，强调健康和社区福祉的道德首要性。
