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Originally Posted by n david
It IS a land of opportunity. There is equal opportunity for the "slob in his pajamas" and the brick and mortar store owner. They BOTH can choose how they proceed to start a business. That choice is equal opportunity.
What you want isn't equal opportunity, what you want is the government to step in and dictate what's fair and what's considered equal opportunity. You want socialism.
Did you vote for Obama?
As I stated before, it's a myth that the playing field is slanted and unfair. Do you have a clue what it takes to have an online business? I don't think you do. I don't think you have any idea the costs associated with domain names, website hosting, virtual shopping carts, ssl certs, transaction fees, etc. The "slob in his pajamas" who has an online store, in most cases, is not making bank.
Why am I not surprised? First, you're totally for a small-business killing bill that destroyes the entrepreneurial spirit of the internet; now you praise Walmart, which is another small-business killer.
You must have voted for Obama.
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I love how riled up you appear to have gotten over nothing. LOL.
If stores have to charge a sales tax for commrce, then it just fair that online stores should too. Now, I thinkin my first post I already stated that I don't like taxes to start with, but if one type business has to charge them, then so should the other. It's nonsense to think one type should get a pass on charging sales taxes just b/c they are run online instead of a storefront.
Do I know the costs of running an online business? Nope. But i would be willing to bet it isn't near as much as the guy trying to run an actual storefront and having to pay for a lease, insurance, multiple employees, pay for the products to stock the shelves, etc etc. I'm pretty sure you can get a domain name for $10 from godaddy. Or you can just run your virtual store through Amazon and then you don't need most of those "costs" you mentioned.
Walmart only "kills' small businesses that cannot adapt and survive. When mom and pop runa store and charge $20 for something that should only be $8, and Walmart sells it for $8, then mom and pop need to learn to adapt and lower prices or shut down. That my friend is what capitalism is. And if mom and pop have a specialized service or offer somethign Walmart doesn't, then they will find their niche and do well. If not, why is that Walmart's fault? Boo hoo, mom and pop ran a store for 20 year sselling overpriced groceries or goods and they had to shut down because Walmart sells things cheaper and employs more people.
There will ALWAYS be a place for the small shops and mom and pops. Walmart or other big retailers will not go to some areas. For most of us Walmart makes life better. They make shopping more affordable than most other places. Bottom line: they save me money. If someone wants my business, save me money or offer a specialized service I need to go to you for.
Obama voter? Please. Now you're just sounding like a fool. Obama and his ilk hate Walmart. Walmart refuses to unionize. (one more reason to love Wally world)
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