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    Compulsion is not justified merely because it would make ... — Carmelics
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    Supports→Power can be rightfully exercised over a member of a civilized community only to prevent harm to others.

    Compulsion is not justified merely because it would make a person happier or because others believe it would be wise or right.

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    The only principle for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others. His own good, either physical or moral, is not a sufficient warrant. He cannot rightfully be compelled to do or forbear because it will be better for him to do so, because it will make him happier, because, in the opinion of others, to do so would be wise or even right. These are good reasons for remonstrating with him, or reasoning with him, or

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