God Bless Laurie Roberts

I cannot remember the last time I agreed with Arizona Republic columnist Laurie Roberts but, on December 9^th she made an astounding discovery; that highly paid accountants and managers in the private sector will always outsmart government bureaucrats. This was in reference to Arizona Public Service always staying one step ahead of the Arizona Corporation Commissioners. Laurie said: “Admit, commissioners, that you are no match for a monopoly intent on maximizing profits.” In a continuing brilliant fashion, she went on to suggest the only logical solution to this conundrum; deregulation. (Competition is always a better regulator than government.) Laurie said: “Commissioners Olson and Burns have expressed support for deregulation. Talk, however, is cheap and time is short.”

Amen, Laurie. Pass the ammunition.