Lawrence Lessig Monopoly Quotations

Monopoly controls have been the exception in free societies; they have been the rule in closed societies.

Before the monopoly should be permitted, there must be reason to believe it will do some good - for society, and not just for monopoly holders.

This shift is bizarre, ... If welfare recipients can be denied their benefits because they fail to complete a benefits form properly, then I can't see the unfairness in requiring those who demand state support to defend their monopoly similarly by filling out a registration form.