Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

I don't think we know that - I'm pretty sure more than 0 of us suspect that sales tax shouldn't exist at all.



Then go ahead and make that argument, if you believe it. But it has little to do with the status quo, which is that sales tax exists but is only collected from offline businesses. In other words, arguing for the continuance of the status quo isn't arguing that sales tax is immoral, it's arguing that online businesses somehow deserve a free ride offline ones don't.




Consider applying for YC's Spring batch! Applications are open till Feb 11.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: