The basic form of my argument is: Do virtually all readers really agree with Levin's conclusion regarding his analogy using Jones - that Jones' behaviour will inevitably cause harm and should not be legal?
I don't think so. My view, which I would imagine at least some others share, differs considerably from Levin's. Firstly, I think that as long as Jones' behaviour does not harm others, and does not cause him personally to die (or possibly even if it does) it should not be illegal. Secondly, I do not think that the behaviour will necessarily cause harm. If Jones is some variety of apotemnophiliac, or something similar, he might well find extensive psychological relief from pulling his teeth. Even if the experience causes him pain, and he suffers some impairment in eating ability as a result, the psychological benefits might well outweigh the negative physical effects.
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