>Non-competes are agreements that challenge that basic freedom. They limit the freedom, it's a little dramatic to say they "challenge" it. A non-compete is jus

>Non-competes are agreements that challenge that basic freedom. They limit the freedom, it's a little dramatic to say they "challenge" it. A non-compete is just a contract, one that you enter (or don't enter) willingly. THIS is capitalism, that you can decide what you want to do without the government intervening. California's law is actually limiting capitalism by making rules that companies need to follow. (I am not judging either way, just trying to point out an inconsistency in the argument) I agree, don't sign non-competes if you can avoid it, because that's what's best for you. But this person is a little out there on their reasoning.