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by Gibbon1 1826 days ago
That economists and libertarians hate that cosmetologists have to be licensed is what convinced me they aren't serious thinkers.

Because hepatitis is real.

Same deal with an acupuncturist.

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Food poisoning is real too, and I got a food handling certificate online in 20 minutes for about $20. Is cosmetology that much more complicated (safety-wise; incompetence has its own consequences, same as in the restaurant industry) than food handling? I really have no idea.

It does seem like quite a few of the things that require licenses in Texas would be just as safe with a certificate and random inspections (like they do with food handlers).

Most people cook daily, but have you ever used an autoclave?