> Yes, that's a failing of the real free market we live. We don't live in a free market. Not even close. I would argue that since these laws exist, commercial

> Yes, that's a failing of the real free market we live. We don't live in a free market. Not even close. I would argue that since these laws exist, commercial suppliers are unwilling to raise prices for fear of being penalized under this law. That prevents the market from working naturally, and allows these individual gougers to take advantage.