Econ, first let me say that I have tried to stay open minded on most topics here.  I don't agree with some of your posts because there are times I feel you are on some kind of mission and are 'grasping' at to many posts to prove a point.  (meant to be constructive criticism)

With that said, you made a statement on another topic that summed up my feelings about the Creekstone deal. {"you have to stop espousing the benefits of the free market while at the same time supporting policies that stop it from working."}

Some here are saying that the government is doing a fine job of policing the packers and has no right to stick their nose in the packers business other than enforcing the written rules. I will leave that statement alone but will add, by the same token, they had no right to stick their nose in Creekstone's business either! This has always had an odor to it.

Have a great week.