[Samson_Corwell]

> That's a ridiculous constraint to put on the freedom to enter into contracts.

Then it's a good thing this doesn't do that. Instead, all it would do is take away enforcement of non-disparagement clauses. That gives people more freedom. Because, contract law is just law that compels people to keep promises they make.

The reason we have contract law is commitment. This is sometimes necessary to keep things flowing smoothly, but it this principle can very quickly lead to extremely intrusive government. As a consequence, we have to keep it carefully trimmed.