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In reply to the discussion: OK, it's cyber Monday. Who's going to do their part in undermining the brick-and-mortar businesses that pay taxes? [View all]inthewind21
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it is. And what exactly are these infrastructure "FEES" you keep referring to that AREN'T included in state and local taxes?
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OK, it's cyber Monday. Who's going to do their part in undermining the brick-and-mortar businesses that pay taxes? [View all]
Marcus IM
Nov 2023
OP
Budgets because of low pay fomented by cyber shoppers? Or, the closing of B&M businesses that employ?
Marcus IM
Nov 2023
#3
Good to know you're monitoring us. It's a fine old American tradition, after all.
Hekate
Nov 2023
#120
Really? Online China-made outlets pay for occupational licenses? Professional regulation fees.
Marcus IM
Nov 2023
#93
Why aren't you mailing us pamphlets with this information? Don't letter carriers have to eat? NT
mahatmakanejeeves
Nov 2023
#10
As I've repeatedly pointed out. Local b&m businesses don't just pay sales tax.
Marcus IM
Nov 2023
#55
Have you read any of my posts here? The low wages are a major part of this issue.
Marcus IM
Nov 2023
#63
The strawman is yours, I'm afraid. You keep moving the goalposts, too. Out of curiosity...
Hekate
Nov 2023
#122
And the low pay is the result. Store don't stock a lot of high-end because of this.
Marcus IM
Nov 2023
#17
Nah, I don't shop at businesses exempt from the Civil Rights Act or the ADA nt
mathematic
Nov 2023
#16
Yep, The big box China-made hardware appliance outlets are like Walmart. Killing small businesses.
Marcus IM
Nov 2023
#18
Maybe you missed soaring corporate profits in the midst of low wages and high rents?
Marcus IM
Nov 2023
#66
Ford was a U.S. Copmpany that had brick-and-mortor factories warehouses, dealerships, etc. that paid well.
Gore1FL
Nov 2023
#124
Too late, I have no desire to stand in line with all those coughing, hacking infected, Amazon for me
Shanti Shanti Shanti
Nov 2023
#19
U can't shop shame me, lololololol, nobody tells me how to spend my money
Shanti Shanti Shanti
Nov 2023
#30
How about considering the local tax and fee revenues and jobs local business provide.
Marcus IM
Nov 2023
#22
You are talking about sales taxes. I'm talking about local biz taxes, fire and police fees, etc.
Marcus IM
Nov 2023
#70
OP seems to be completely unaware that local businesses have an online presence.
TwilightZone
Nov 2023
#36
Hmm. Apple has brick & mortar stores. Amazon has brick & mortar stores.....
brooklynite
Nov 2023
#54
Me. Sorry but I order a lot from Amazon. I can't go to store to store to find what I need or want.
Autumn
Nov 2023
#62
Maybe when stores in San Francisco stop locking up all the items to prevent theft. I had to wait 20 freaking minutes
MenloParque
Nov 2023
#76
I understand locking up Afrin, Sudafed but FLONASE? People making meth out of Flonase?
MenloParque
Nov 2023
#87