Your rule isn't so simple. Some times you believe that consumer choice is better... and other times you don't.

My sole defence is that reality is complicated. I do think it's a pretty good defence; it also explains why sometimes when I get sick I think it's better to take antibiotics than not to, and other times I don't. For example.

perhaps if you answer enough essay questions we'll be able to elucidate/illuminate whether your rules are so good or no good (incoherent)

Hmm, something that would take no small amount of time, and have a dubious & uncertain benefit. Unpromising. And I reckon I've made my original point adequately, so I'm going to call this a wrap.