Hacker News Reader

> One should first ask permission, and, if we are in a good mood, we might "let them" pursue their happiness.

yes... this is called the law...

Lots of peoples "pursuit of happiness" is hindered by the law because we've deemed it not good for society.

Last time I checked building companies that offer goods and services was considered good for society.

I actually lived in a society where this was illegal and we were all starving and freezing.