> When the government mandates, you don't get to answer. It's a downside. It's also an upside, as it avoids a social trap[1]. If companies can choose what they

> When the government mandates, you don't get to answer. It's a downside. It's also an upside, as it avoids a social trap[1]. If companies can choose what they want, those that spend less will have a short-term advantage over those that spend more. If the government mandates a certain level of quality, then there's no competitive advantage to cutting corners (assuming the regulations are well enforced). [1]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_trap http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_trap