A petition to Tynwald Hill on the national day claims laws to protect young people risks 'sucking in many people to social care.'
It was handed over by Tristram Llewllyn Jones, a civil liberties campaigner.
He says the approach is not distinguishing carefully enough between those who need social care help and those who don't.
Storm Dave to bring severe gales
Gusts up to 75mph expected on Saturday
Manx Care 'attempting to establish contact' with dental provider as patients face uncertainty
Smile Dental Care 'not currently providing services'
'Significant dredging works' in Douglas Harbour
Talks taking place over mitigation measures as sailing schedule disrupted
'Operational reasons' and tidal restrictions delay Heysham sailing schedule
Manxman's crossings held up overnight and throughout Good Friday