[Tzimisce]

...so now the government needs to regulate house size?

Do they still call it a "free" society? Free in what way?

[BigBobber]

Any time leftists complain about the "excesses" of modern life it always boils down to this: It is a reaction by rich people who realize the middle class is enjoying the things only they used to enjoy. What usually follows is government action that taxes or restricts the use by the middle class of what only rich libs deserve.

A few cases in point:

When only rich people had mobile phones, use was unrestricted. Now we need laws to prevent the little guy from using one in a car, restaurant, public transit, etc.

When only rich people could publish books, movies, articles, anything went. Controversial works of art were looked upon favorably by the elites. Now that virtually everyone can publish worldwide over the Internet, we must have regulation.

There's lot's of examples that go back to the beginning of industialized society. The liberals hate it when technology and capitalist wealth building allow so many to enjoy their lifestyle.