I completely understand that is what you believe, that has been the conservative philosophy for quite a while "the market will work that out" but the problem is that the market does not work these issues out with competition alone. What's the point of government if it doesn't get involved in some issues such as this? Businesses left unchecked will always exploited their workers for as much as they can get away with and someone has to step in and represent the rights of the people....ohh yeah we elected a government to represent us. That is partially what they are for...the people want them out of the way are the people who would like do whatever they choose, completely unchecked and unregulated. That sort of policy would make the business owners very wealthy but it would make the conditions for workers hellish and despite what some think IT WOULD NEVER TRICKLE DOWN.