All I can say is that I am Shocked, shocked that restrictions on competitive entry into an industry don't result in lower prices or higher quality - didn't see that coming.

The foundation of Progressivism is the assertion that up is down and left is right because we care so much.  The left's inability to coerce better performance and behavior is well established.  The question is when will the people wake up ?

SHOCKER: Study: Occupational Licensing Raises Prices, But Not Service Quality. “A new study claims that occupational licensing laws contribute to unemployment and raise prices for consumers without measurably enhancing quality of service.”

Hattip Instapundit.com