When does government regulation go too far?

Government regulation is supposed to protect, but when is there just too much of it?
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When does government regulation go too far?
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Government regulation is necessary, but when does it go beyond what's needed?

It's an age-old question that might never be fully answered, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't think about this exercise of power and government. From the food we eat to the air we breathe, so many aspects of everyday life are government-regulated. But which measures are needed and which equate tyranny?

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Marissa Wenzke

Marissa is a real-time news intern at the LA office. She has a bachelor's degree in political science from UC Santa Barbara and a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University. She's a free spirit.


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