[zeugma]

Yes, we are for free enterprise. I fail to see how yet another expansion of taxing authority helps free enterprise at all. I didn't think Freepers were supposed to be tax collectors for the welfare state.

Online retailers have the disadvantage of the immediacy of delivery as is the case with B&M retailers. They also have the disadvantage of shipping costs that don't scale the way that it does for storefronts.

Personally, I'm in favor of getting rid of any tax I can, so we can better restrict the size of government. I realize Bush and republican politicians in general aren't in favor of smaller government, but I'd bet you'll find many here on FreeRepublic who still are.

[Calpernia]

Freepers are not. And having an FR nic doesn't exactly make one is a Freeper. ;)

[Blessed]

>Online retailers have the disadvantage of the immediacy of delivery as is the case with B&M retailers. They also have the disadvantage of shipping costs that don't scale the way that it does for storefronts.<

I agree.If that is the case why do they need the extra advantage of having the Federal Government exempt them from State Taxes?That is not Free enterprise.That is in fact very similar to the way foriegn governments are lifting taxes on companies that ship into the USA to give them a competitive advantage over US manufacturers.