[ThinkDifferent]

In a related story, laws against theft force pickpockets to find other jobs.

[tessalu]

I am sorry that people will lose their jobs, but their free speech ends where my PAID telephone line begins.

[NicknamedBob]

"In a related story, laws against theft force pickpockets to find other jobs."

In a related story, burglars are suing to have locked doors and barred windows declared unlawful restraint of trade and a violation of Americans with Disabilities Act.

[Lady Composer]

RE:In a related story, laws against theft force pickpockets to find other jobs.

LOL! Or, laws against solicitors if there is a clearly posted "No Solicitation" sign!!!!

[Semper Paratus]

Only 1/3 off limits? When I did tele-marketing, I was expected to get one prospect per 100 of not very well qualified cold calls. Taking 1/3 of those not wanting to be called ever may actually improve the odds.

[Legerdemain]

sonds lik dey needs to get edumacated in nother feeld.

[Held_to_Ransom]

From experience in the industry, the bulk of telemarketers are the bottom of the market. Lots of inner urban types, may with criminal records, and a surprising number of widows who can't work all day on their feet. The widows won't fit the streets to commit crimes, but I wouldn't be so sure about many of the rest. At least when they were working you knew where they were, and the were collecting a thin check.

What's even more ironic is that the industry practically ran on the Federal employer's tax credit for hiring welfare moms and ex-offenders. What the Feds give, the Feds taketh away. At least, perhaps, until the next election. Most of those people live in the neighborhoods where the Dems focus there efforts to get out the vote, and most of these folks will likely be home on election day instead of working.

[Held_to_Ransom]

From experience in the industry, the bulk of telemarketers are the bottom of the market. Lots of inner urban types, may with criminal records, and a surprising number of widows who can't work all day on their feet. The widows won't hit the streets to commit crimes, but I wouldn't be so sure about many of the rest. At least when they were working you knew where they were, and the were collecting a thin check.

What's even more ironic is that the industry practically ran on the Federal employer's tax credit for hiring welfare moms and ex-offenders. What the Feds give, the Feds taketh away. At least, perhaps, until the next election. Most of those people live in the neighborhoods where the Dems focus there efforts to get out the vote, and most of these folks will likely be home on election day instead of working.