The strongest version of this narrative frames *Williamson v. Lee Optical* as a pivotal moment in the Supreme Court’s approach to economic regulation, illustrating the tension between state authority and market freedom. The case underscores how occupational licensing laws, often justified as consumer protections, can entrench industry monopolies and limit competition. The inclusion of *Reason*'s donation appeals, while tangential to the legal analysis, reinforces a broader libertarian critique o...