The agency itself was divided sharply over the position limit regulation and twice the final meeting was postponed until a majority would vote for it.

FORBES: CFTC Position Limits Rule Divides Agency, Angers Market Participants

Chilton said he would have preferred even tighter limits for certain contracts, particularly precious metals, but added that simply establishing a position limit regime is critically important.

FORBES: CFTC Position Limits Rule Divides Agency, Angers Market Participants

Similarly, liberals find themselves in the strange position defending contracts that limit worker choice.

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