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Poll for Libertarians
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They don't possess the mental capacity or emotional stability--either temporarily due to other factors or permanently-- to be self-directed enough to make decisions in their own best interest.
Quoting: Ralph--a house dog Well phrased. I disagree. The phrasing is too ambiguous. I would rephrase it as: They lack due diligence in decision making. I think I've hit the nail on the head here. Ability to consent is a matter of due diligence in the strictest sense. But we're still plagued with the problem of how to decide at what precise point a human being gains this due diligence to make decisions. Due diligence is not something that is gained but rather PERFORMED on a case-to-case basis.
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