Of course there are exceptions. A few people are bad neighbors and refuse to obey the basic rules of conduct (don't murder, rape, steal or drive like a combi driver). Similarly a few companies refuse to play the game according to the rules and they disrespect, abuse and show contempt for their customers. There are even governments, like those of Burma and North Korea, that refuse to play by the international rules of good conduct.All of these deserve to be criticized and perhaps even to have action taken against them.
One particular exception to my rule about leaving people alone is when public safety is at stake. Yes, of course the cops can stop you if you drive through a red light, if you exceed the speed limit or just drive like a combi driver. In fact I think they should do all these things much more often because lives are at risk.But what about things you write, perhaps in a newspaper article like this or in an advertisement? ArenÕt they protected by our nationÕs traditions and laws regarding free speech? Yes, but only to an extent. You and I canÕt go around saying and writing things that are a danger to the public.
