Always be wary of benevolent-sounding politicians who want to control people’s behavior yet claim it’s for their own good. The paternalistic policies these politicians create together form what is called a “nanny state.” Any policy created under this rationale must be based on one jarring assumption: Politicians know how to live your life better than you do.

Among the 2020 Democratic candidates, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg stands out as the biggest proponent of the nanny state.