Arguably, the idiots of this world done have far too much to nobble freedom in so many different fields. Those people cannot be helped and keep on creating problems no matter what, so why should you restrict the freedoms of those who are smart, capable and resourceful?
Certain professionals should be licensed, because people need to know they are safe, but within your personal domain you should have a lot more freedom.
> why should you restrict the freedoms of those who are smart, capable and resourceful?
Because shit causes fires and burns my house down. That’s not to say it can’t be done safely, and if you’ve got the space to do it away from other people, such that the only person you hurt is yourself, then by all means I think you should be able to do your thing. But codes should come into play when it's being done in a garage attached to a home where the partner, kids, and dog live. if I blow myself up, that's totally on me. taking other people with me isn't okay.
Certain professionals should be licensed, because people need to know they are safe, but within your personal domain you should have a lot more freedom.