Gouged by Gouging Laws

"If, however, people realized that such laws actually harm them as consumers—that gouging laws gouge consumers--once all the costs they must bear are considered, perhaps we could put an end to this counter-productive way politicians illustrate Ronald Reagan’s quip that 'the nine most terrifying words in the English language' are 'I’m from the Government, and I’m here to help.'" ~ Gary M. Galles