On 6-Mar-2005, "Tinkerntom" wrote:

The state controls all kinds of behavior, some of which is not
intrinsiclally good or bad, some which is definitely questionable. It
does not have to be a matter of legal consent, but for social order,
and the protection of life and property. Whether which side of the road
the State determines a driver should drive on, or whether certain
behavior is aceptable or not. TnT

Agreed. However, there's a big difference between driving like an
idiot (no consent on the part of other drivers) and having sex with your
partner.

Americans seem to welcome Big Brother in their bedrooms. Other countries
prefer privacy. Your choice.

Mike