Like a Good Neighbor: State Farm Bails On You.

I'm no socialist, not by a long shot.  I'm simply for doing the right thing.  This is a practice which seems very lost in American corporate culture. For example, I'm against airlines increasing their fares between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day simply because it's "the holidays."  What if retailers decided to jack up prices during the holiday shopping period?  First, they would all have to collude to pull it off.  But, the main reason that will never happen is capitalism and the fact that the free market takes over and keeps them in check.  Oh how I long for there to be a free market regarding air travel.  Sadly, we are faced with a corporate oligarchy, which bilks consumers for more dollars on a whim due to the seasons changing.  Those are the facts.  Their costs do not rise dramatically between November and January.  It is akin to a hurricane or earthquake striking and retailers charging $7 for a gallon of water as opposed to $1.50.  This practice would be known as "price gouging" and is against the law.  Because of my work commitments, I cannot leave Kauai to be with my family over the holidays.  Since, the airlines increase the fare on the route from LA to Kauai by 60-80% during this time period, it prohibits me from flying them out here as well.  This upsets me but I will get over it.  However, the airlines abuse of the "free market" is a bit minor compared to what this post is going to focus on next...