What is an activity?Definition:A specific deed, action, function, or sphere of action. Why would anyone ban an activity?We are all free agents, with the ability to act in our best interests. If we are acting in our best interest there should not be a justification for banning our activities. However if an activity harms or will harm another person, that activity should be banned. However these activities are called crimes.
What kind of activities can a Government ban?Governments ban whatever they want using whatever justification they want, if any. Some Governments have restrictions on what the governments may do to their citizens. Some effective and other circumvent-able. Governments always seek more control over our lives and seek to incrementally interfere with everything you do. What the government doesn't usually consider is that the ban could be more damaging than the banned activity in some or most cases. The government doesn't experience most of these negative effects, so is not a consideration. It may experience some benefits from political backers though. What kind of activities can others ban?Assuming its not against the prevailing law, non governmental organisation and people can ban what they like. If you don't like the bans, you can set up your own organisation in your image, or go to a competitor. Where bans are are harmful, the effects are fa less than a governmental ban. Ban on school holidays during term timeTaking a holiday during term time means a kid misses out on structured education for that period. It can also disrupt the flow of education. However a child may gain other valuable education, exposure to other cultures, language , food etc. The parent is the primary caregiver and decision maker for the child and is in the best place to make the decision for the child. If the parent is neglectful of the child, there are laws for that and the child should be removed. The problem with banning holidays during term time, is for some people that's a ban on all holidays, prices go up during term time by so much, it can be prohibitive to some. The ban reflects a failure of government to provide alternatives. Why can't school holidays be staggered, or homework be set so the student can do so on holiday? Or perhaps some other solution. Where is the harm?
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OtherIn China, the rules were changed for burials to ban them. Before the deadline elderly were killing themselves to meet the cut-off. Australia blocked a painting being exported, as it was culturally significant. But the owner free to destroy painting if they want. Saudi the last country in world to remove female driving ban, 2017, implemented 2018. France has banned pageants for girls, but it doesn't stop girls from wearing certain clothes, or looking a certain way. Why not just ban these girls from wearing these clothes, or looking a certain way if they are serious about the problem.The truth is they can't because it would be draconian. History Gambling (needs verification)UK -1950s and 1960s sports betting was limited to horse race In the USA the 1961 Wire Act made it illegal for organisations to accept bets on sporting events or contests made by telephone or wire transfer across state boundaries. SourcesReferencesLink144 Ban of holidays during term time LinksOther activities Link141 Elderly Chinese people committing suicide make sure deaths registered end month ensure proper burial Link142 Movement of goods(art) Link151 France bans pageants for girls |