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    The only legitimate basis for compulsion is prevention of... — Carmelics
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    Supports→Paternalistic intervention—compelling a person for that person's own good—is not a rightful exercise of power.

    The only legitimate basis for compulsion is prevention of harm to others.

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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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