Well I certainly hope you are right on this. But think about the influence all the hometown merchants and business men have on the Republican Party. The Chambers of Commerce, Rotary Clubs, and local businessmen are all big donors and supporters of the Republican Party. Many of these folks know their local, State, and Federal politicians personally.
As much as it pains me to admit it these business folks have a valid point. Point being, why should their competition, internet sales sites, not be subject to the same onerous regulations that they are forced to endure. Why let the internet businesses sell their products cheaper through no sales tax when here in the politicians' own backyard money is being lost through the loss of sales tax and businesses failing due to customers buying online.
As one who buys most everything online now a days I hope your right but sadly I just can't see it. Even the most ardent of Republican tax reformers (if such a creature actually exists) will not be able to abandon the business leaders in all the local communities.
Because online sites do NOT use any of the state’s resources, so why should they pay?