The United States is full of "but libertarians." For a perfect example, here is the editor of Hot Rod in the latest (June 2008) issue:
I'm of the opinion that the fewer laws we hve, the better off we are. Beyond the basics like don't steal, don't kill, and so on, I don't want the government (or anyone else) telling me what I can and can't do. As long as I'm not hurting anyone, leave me alone.
But then in the next sentence he says:
But there is one new law about to go into effect in California that I support 100 percent: It will be illegal to talk on a handheld cell phone while driving.
Well, what about eating or drinking while driving? What about carrying on a conversation with the person next to you while driving?
The problem here is that "but libertarians" like the editor of Hot Rod (Rob Kinnan) want to make people criminals before they have committed a crime. Talking on a cell phone while driving might be a vice, but, as we know, vices are not crimes. If you cause an accident you should be held accountable. Period. Cell phone or no cell phone.
