They're different in magnitude, sure. But even if I grant you the argument that the same system that bans child labor necessarily leads to the neoliberal brain

They're different in magnitude, sure. But even if I grant you the argument that the same system that bans child labor necessarily leads to the neoliberal brainworms of "let's create a 3% tax credit for businesses that used to be car washes," I'm still very happy we addressed the real problems. And I'd say that government intervention worked, even if some of the laws they pass are stupid or trivial.