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@khird It was intentionally without scope, as I want to know what peoples general principles are in evaluating this in **any** scope.

That said I should have been clear that I am not considering if we should punish someone for **past** decision that they recognize is hurting them in the present.

I am talking about someone who makes a clear choice for their future on the assumption it is in their best interest but everyone else knows it will result in their death.

I was thinking in regard of homelessness as an example. If someone refuses to obtain skills and therefore cant afford to feed themselves should we feed them but force them to aquire skills. But then I wanted to apply this more generally... should we stop an alcoholic from drinking even if in the moment they think its what best for them.... etc.