By Matthew Hayward In a world increasingly dominated by emotionalist socialism, the recent uproar over unused gift cards in Washington State serves as a prime example of the dangerous erosion of personal responsibility and the fundamental principles of capitalism. The push for legislation to protect consumers from their own choices under the guise of corporate accountability is a misguided venture that undermines the very essence of a free market economy. At the heart of the matter is the assertion that large companies, like Starbucks, are exploiting consumers by retaining unspent funds on gift cards. The proposed solution? Forcing these companies to surrender these funds to the Department of Revenue as unclaimed property. This move is heralded as a victory for consumer rights, but in reality, it is a dangerous precedent that infringes upon the sanctity of voluntary exchange and contract freedom. The notion that consumers are somehow entitled to protection from their own decision...