Answer:
For me, as long as you don't harm anyone, you should be free to do anything you wish. If you don’t violate anyone’s rights, and you don’t take irresponsible risks that could have violated someone’s rights, then you ought to be regarded as sovereign. The problem here is that the question of harm. “You can smoke as much as you like, but do it when I'm not in the same room as you are.”, even I would concur with the statement about smoking, that one does in principle have the freedom to do whatever he wants as much as he wants as long as no one is being harmed. This doesn't take into account the possibility that this smoker might be a father of two. His decision to continue smoking almost certainly will reduce his life expectancy, and he would be an irresponsible father if he succumbs to lung cancer young enough to leave his wife with two children. The fact that people have obligations and responsibilities to other people is one evidence to show that human beings, even outside of the family, are social creatures and not “lone wolves”. Some may say that whatever action you take affects other people. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it has a bad effect on these people. As long as you know for sure your actions don’t harm others, you are free to do as you please. Some may feel threatened by your freedom and try to strip you of said freedom. But you mustn’t give in. Always follow your gut. And never settle for the social norm if it disagrees with your moral compass.
