I think extended consumer protectionism discussion should be brought to a new "Coffee House" topic.
I will say here, that government extreme consumer protectionism should be filed under "ultra-liberalism", while extreme non-consumer protectionism should be filed under "ultra-conservatism". It should be something of moderation, something somewhere in the middle.
But please take any replies to this message to a new topic.
Moose
Professor, geology, Whatsamatta U
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