Originally Posted by
danielchee
There ain't no such thing as a free market. If it's really a free market, there wouldn't be rules prohibiting foreign airlines from flying US domestic routes nor would there be rules requiring governmental personnel to fly US flag carriers.
I'm reminded of Yes Minister and irregular verbs - I brief confidentially, you leak, he's charged under the Official Secrets Act.
Thus Free Markets are Good unless you are on the receiving end in which case National Interest trumps all.