You CLICK, government will tax.


	You CLICK, government will tax.

2muchInfo

9-12-2007 11:05 PM

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state & local government, taxing, internet usage, services, purchasing online, discrimatory fees, including taxing of email

2muchInfo says:

"Internet access amounts to turning the information superhighway into a high-priced toll road,”

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9-13-2007 12:58 AM

pokkets

Most governments at any level are is the red. If they can find something new to tax they will. The internet must seem like a cash cow.

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