Yes, how dare the government make the decision of what wage is acceptable for other people, and eliminate countless opportunities for mutually beneficial employ

Yes, how dare the government make the decision of what wage is acceptable for other people, and eliminate countless opportunities for mutually beneficial employment that would otherwise take place. >statistically reduce harm. That's an absolute fallacy. Any evidence on the issue shows they harm. Mutual consent, which only requires laws against fraud and contract renegement, are all that are needed from the government to foster prosperity.