Originally Posted by
Larry Edgerton
Well, although I agree with the idea of rules, I have to disagree here. I have shrunk my business, and one of the biggest reasons is that it is harder and harder to make a profit playing by the rules.
The government makes absolutely stupid rules with no thought whatsoever to the concequences to business because they don't have to. They just go to the public well and take another dip if they need more funds. Much of the stuff coming down is nothing more than a money grab.
Take the regs passed down by the EPA on lead in old houses. The stupidity is amazing! What it adds to a job means that the jobs are just not going to get done by a legitimate contractor. but.....
The EPA made it so that every contractor, even all subs have to be licenced. So there is an estimated 1 million plus licences, and I don't remember for sure what it costs, but lets say $200. Thats 200 million dollars right off the top with the potential to harass working stiffs and fine them for another income stream.
Government is out of control and staffed with illogocal thinkers, and that is what is stopping business here. Choking it would be a better discription.
I agree with John C, and have been doing the same. I vote with my dollar. No Apples for me......
Larry