On Thu, 02 Sep 2004 14:13:23 +0100, Andy Hall
wrote:

His point is valid, nonetheless. Ultimately, market forces decide
the price levels of transactions and the methods by which they are
done. Anything else, where there are artificial controls or
pseudo-altruistic principles is doomed to failure.
Free markets are governed by that most basic human trait of greed.
Long may it remain so.

Hmmm, I thought free markets were governed by competition, if you get
too greedy someone else will undercut you.

Also the law helps ensure a level playing field so that competition is
fair.

cheers,
Pete.