And this is the reason...

Why Democrats just don't get it.

"I don't regard it as a tax increase. It's only a tax increase to the
person who is paying it," he said.

Well, DUH...

http://www.nysun.com/article/66465?page_no=1

By the way, no relation. :>)

On Nov 15, 12:00�pm, Short Wave Sportfishing <em....RemoveThis@swsports.org>
wrote:
> Why Democrats just don't get it.
>
> "I don't regard it as a tax increase. It's only a tax increase to the
> person who is paying it," he said.
>
> Well, DUH...
>
> http://www.nysun.com/article/66465?page_no=1
>
> By the way, no relation. �:>)

Many, many states require on-line retailers to charge the sales tax on
any purchases shipped to their particular state.

It's more of a closure of a loophole than a tax increase. Why should
the hard working Mom and Pop small businesses, part of the local
community and possibly providing employment and paying other taxes, be
at a 4-9% disadvantage vs. the soulless mega-outlet or internet
retailer?
There's no question that most folks will give lip service to
"supporting local business" while they
almost break their mousing fingers ordering stuff off the internet for
a couple of percent less......most folks mean that *somebody else*
should support local businesses.

Try ordering some boat stuff on line. Many suppliers will charge you
your local sales tax as part of the transaction.