Comment Re:A good idea (Score 2) 93
While they're at it they should eliminate professional licensing requirements in any but the most safety critical jobs.
More than 1,200 professions are licensed in at least one state, but only 60 are licensed in all states. Eliminating 95% of the licensing requirements would have little negative consequence.
In California, you need a license from the state to make yogurt.
The excessive licensing requirements are often caused by regulatory capture: Incumbents like the requirements because fewer competitors can afford to enter the business.