Comments on: Occupational licensure roundup

By: cecil

cecil — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 21:40:08 +0000

In reply to Bob Lipton. my father-in-law was a german master cabinet maker. He did some beautiful work. He even brought all his tools when he moved to Canada in the 50's. Eventually he retired and his tools were a significant nest egg. People unfortunately didn't want to pay for real wood and real craftsmanship.

By: Tony

Tony — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 13:03:54 +0000

In reply to Chuck.

The plumbers: https://www.theeagle.com/news/texas/safety-is-at-risk-future-of-texas-plumbers-licensing-and/article_40e7b20a-cb10-5c09-a9a8-69de01910713.html

By: Bob Lipton

Bob Lipton — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 16:02:40 +0000

Occupational license problems are nothing new. My great-uncle Jake became a master carpenter in Russia, then moved to Germany, where he had to apprentice himself anew. After becoming a master carpenter there, he moved to Britain, where he to start as an apprentice all over again. Finally he moved to the USA, where they didn’t care. He became a cabinet maker, restoring antiques.

Good thing he didn’t move to New Jersey.

Bob

By: cc

cc — Fri, 31 May 2019 16:11:15 +0000

Curiously, no license is required to be a politician or CEO.

By: Spodula

Spodula — Fri, 31 May 2019 14:54:36 +0000

So the state has to approve who can pump your gas, cut your hair and do your waxing? how very…. Socialist….

By: greatUnknown

greatUnknown — Fri, 31 May 2019 14:04:09 +0000

Less dangerous than having unlicensed PR people writing your copy.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Fri, 31 May 2019 12:55:30 +0000

“Barbers and cosmetologists in Texas warn that repealing mandatory licenses for their professions would be as dangerous as having unlicensed chefs preparing your meals.”

They’re not wrong.