> Because no one is doing anything to prevent a near-monopolistic, $100-billion industry from shamelessly abusing its market power. > However, as with prescrip

> Because no one is doing anything to prevent a near-monopolistic, $100-billion industry from shamelessly abusing its market power. > However, as with prescription drugs, government officials are content to pretend that “the market” will protect patients. So the same old story from pretty much every other sector of the economy. America loves its monopolies and oligopolies and does everything in its power to promote their creation, including spreading bullshit about the how the market will make everything and everyone perfect forever and ever and grant everyone eternal life. Or however else they choose to describe the complete and utter chaos that is markets. It's amazing what getting even a small percentage of the population to believe in one's delusions will achieve.