To me, saving the Earth is the only one on that list that requires abandoning any freedom. How can I argue in favor of giving up a freedom? Because in this case, I'm being affected by other people's actions, regardless of my own. I should have the freedom to breathe clean air. Yes, I know that's not directly connected to issues like global warming, but let me explain. Smog, ozone, and carbon dioxide are all products of the same sources - auto and factory emissions. If you reduce the emissions, you cut down smog, ozone, and carbon dioxide.
I mean, personally, I think we shouldn't take any chances with global warming, but more to the point, the same steps that will help reduce global warming will also address more pressing matters like smog and ozone, and I don't think anyone can argue for the right to put others at risk for serious health problems.
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