I think it's important to use language that's fair and reasonable when arguing your point.
When you say "There is no plausible 'consumer protection' story for preventing licensed (sic) livery cab drivers from picking up curb hails" (I think you meant unlicensed) it's easy to dispute that point.
Here is the first hit on Google for "cab rider ripoff": http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/taxis_taking_wBtAr13EzaKS... - "At least a dozen hacks have been caught hitting unsuspecting passengers with pricey tolls for bridges and tunnels that the cab never actually crossed".
And the result: "We are confirming these data, and if appropriate, will likewise seek to revoke their licenses," Yassky said. "We will continue to comb the GPS data for any similar incidences."
That type of legal solution is not possible if taxi drivers are unlicensed.
And the well-publicized instances of Airbnb problems (e.g. prostitution) are already demonstrating that at least some of the regulations are in fact necessary.
Finally, the point about consumer bank regulation is, if your bank account does get ripped off, you're insured to $250K by the FDIC, which BitCoin doesn't have. Though perhaps that is a market opportunity for an aspiring YC company?
In any event, you're overstating the case to make your point -- keep the language reasonable if you expect to make your point.
When you say "There is no plausible 'consumer protection' story for preventing licensed (sic) livery cab drivers from picking up curb hails" (I think you meant unlicensed) it's easy to dispute that point.
Here is the first hit on Google for "cab rider ripoff": http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/taxis_taking_wBtAr13EzaKS... - "At least a dozen hacks have been caught hitting unsuspecting passengers with pricey tolls for bridges and tunnels that the cab never actually crossed".
And the result: "We are confirming these data, and if appropriate, will likewise seek to revoke their licenses," Yassky said. "We will continue to comb the GPS data for any similar incidences."
That type of legal solution is not possible if taxi drivers are unlicensed.
And the well-publicized instances of Airbnb problems (e.g. prostitution) are already demonstrating that at least some of the regulations are in fact necessary.
Finally, the point about consumer bank regulation is, if your bank account does get ripped off, you're insured to $250K by the FDIC, which BitCoin doesn't have. Though perhaps that is a market opportunity for an aspiring YC company?
In any event, you're overstating the case to make your point -- keep the language reasonable if you expect to make your point.