[Tired of Taxes]

I didn't read any of the comments on this thread, so I don't know where others here stand. But, I'm amazed at the people I know who are anti-legislation in almost every circumstance but who are just thrilled about this do-not-call list.

It seems that any other industry is worthy of defense except this one. I used to work in an industry where we HAD to rely on telemarketing - we were their sales people - and without it, the company would've failed. Yes, I hate receiving those dreaded sales calls, too, and they shouldn't be allowed to harrass people on the phone. But, if a company can't call to ask for someone's business, the company cannot make as many sales, and not just the telemarketers but the other employees (clerks, accountants, etc.) might as well kiss their jobs "goodbye".

[xrp]

Basically they're pro-big government, especially when it prevents someone from calling them on their precious little telephone.

[uglybiker]

But, if a company can't call to ask for someone's business, the company cannot make as many sales, and not just the telemarketers but the other employees (clerks, accountants, etc.) might as well kiss their jobs "goodbye".

And if I have a business that is conducted primarily over the phone, the last thing I want is some stranger clogging up my phone line and preventing me from conducting my business. The time I'm spending telling a telemarketer not to contact me again might be the exact time a customer/client is trying to call me and give me business. That is cutting into my time and my productivity which cuts into my paycheck.

[steve-b]

I used to work in an industry where we HAD to rely on telemarketing

Aren't you ashamed of yourself for peddling crap that can't sell on its own merits if people see it in writing, study it, and proactively seek it out if it's worth having?