You may interpret the following as political commentary.
I would like to think of it as an exercise in logic and critical thinking.
The general Republican position is that the government should stay out of health care.
The North Dakota legislature is a political body.
The North Dakota legislature is heavily dominated by Republicans.
Purchasing prescription drugs is part of health care.
North Dakota law requires that prescription drugs be purchased from a pharmacy.
Pharmacies sell prescription drugs at a higher cost than Walmart.
Dictating that citizens purchase something from store A rather than store B is government control.
Possible conclusions:
- Beats me – I am trying to be logical.