Read the following article by Marc Davis: Government Regulations: Do They Help Businesses? Do you think we have too much regulation of...

The EPA and FTCAnother frequent target of certain businesses is the Environmental Protection Agency. The disposal of waste materials, the restrictions on greenhouse emissions, pollutants and other substances harmful to land, water and atmosphere are now regulated by this government agency. Companies to which these rules apply have complained that the restrictions are costly and compromise profits. --Marc Davis

The perpetual give and take between big business and big government is always...

The EPA and FTC
Another frequent target of certain businesses is the Environmental Protection Agency. The disposal of waste materials, the restrictions on greenhouse emissions, pollutants and other substances harmful to land, water and atmosphere are now regulated by this government agency. Companies to which these rules apply have complained that the restrictions are costly and compromise profits. --Marc Davis

The perpetual give and take between big business and big government is always interesting to examine.  It is a symbiotic relationship in which each views the other as a necessary evil.  Businesses generally operate with the primary goal of making a profit.  They are often willing to allow the ends to justify the means in this pursuit of profit.  For this reason, I do not feel that there is too much regulation of business.  I would look at the need for environmental protection as a regulation that is necessary and proper to protect citizens from the abuses of big business.  The air we breathe, the water we drink, and animals and plants we eat are the property and privilege of all to enjoy.  A business does not have the right to harm or damage the resources that are vital to the survival of all of us.  The government has a responsibility to regulate businesses and their relationship to nature.  While the cost of operating in a responsible way towards the environment can be a financial burden for companies, it is justifiable for the government to ensure the protection of nature for the good of all.  For this reason, I feel that work of the Environmental Protection Agency is beneficial to society.