If the Protection of Itself Were the Sole Basis for a Society's

question 41

Multiple Choice

If the protection of itself were the sole basis for a society's morality, which of the following laws would such a society want passed?

• A) required wearing of seat belts
• B) limiting the number of calories a restaurant could serve any one customer
• C) required full-coverage auto insurance
• D) required voting in national elections
• E) illegality of suicide

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