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Originally Posted by DiapDealer
I don't expect people to talk about Joe Blow's local Pizza Emporium on Mobileread. But I would like my general question answered: do those who spend as much time railing against the evils of Google/Amazon as they do here, get just as vehement about local businesses who play fast and loose with the rules? Say "yes," and I tip my hat to you. Say "no," and I'll ask "why not?" ...
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I don't like dishonest corporations or dishonest local businesses. If they're playing "fast and loose" with the "rules" (laws) I don't deal with them and I advise other people not to.
But as I mentioned before, Amazon and other large corporations get special benefits that taxpayer's often have to pay for. That takes it to whole different level.
Am I supposed pat them on the head and say "Good Amazon doggie, you rascally little devil, you're using loopholes to avoid paying your share of local taxes and the extra expense will fall on me (and the rest of the community), but you're a clever little imp. Good on you for taking advantage of me and my community!"