[Esther]

Originally Posted by Ferd

Mike, on most of your points I agree...

with one MAJOR exception.

It is simply impossible for a group who writes the rules, to also compete "on an even playing field" with those they regulate. It isnt possible.

Further, The government (any government) has NO BUSINESS being in the business of business. the rules that apply to each are often at odds.

Businesss should NEVER be allowed to be in the business of governing people and Government should never be in the business of business.