It's common but if you look around the world the level of regulatory capture in the US is in no way normal. Blame the combination of a terrible voting system a

It's common but if you look around the world the level of regulatory capture in the US is in no way normal. Blame the combination of a terrible voting system and relatively few representatives compared to the incredible prize of a slice of America's giant economy. But reform is possible, effectively regulated competitive markets exist, other countries manage it. America can too if you're willing to work to make it happen.