Case 1: Ana wants to undergo plastic surgery to move 90% of her body fat to her butt. All licensed plastic surgeons tell her this is extremely dangerous and refuse to do the surgery. She finally finds an unlicensed surgeon who will agree to do it for her. Just as the surgery is about to begin, the police barge in and stop the procedure.
Question 1: If the police stop the procedure because of the danger to Ana's health, how would a libertarian evaluate this? Answer this question by:
(1) Giving and explaining any needed terms or principles, and
(2) Explaining the answer.
Case 2: Jeff has a meth lab out in the middle of nowhere, and likes to cook just enough meth to keep himself satisfied. He is far enough from any other buildings that an explosion would not harm anyone but him. His teeth are very gross but Jeff is content with his solo meth life. One day the police storm in and arrest Jeff.
Question 2: If the police arrest Jeff because cooking and using meth is against the law, how would a libertarian evaluate this? Answer this question by:
(1) Giving and explaining any needed terms or principles, and
(2) Explaining the answer.
Case 3: Elena uses a wheelchair to get around since she cannot easily walk on her own. She has been trying to apply for jobs at various stores, but no one will hire her because they do not want to pay to install wheelchair ramps or other accommodations. Elena decides to petition her local government, which is libertarian and really likes Nozick, especially his view of freedom.
Question 3: Explain the likely response of Elena's local libertarian government if she argues that businesses are imposing on her freedom by restricting her from job opportunities. Answer this question by:
(1) Giving and explaining any needed terms or principles, and
(2) Explaining the answer.