Many businesses oppose any government mandates, even if they are already following them.
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I'm not against government involvement in times of need. I am for recognizing that big public companies will continue to cut jobs in an effort to prop up stock prices, which in turn stimulates the need for more government involvement.
It is just as important that business keep out of government as that government keep out of business.
American businesses deserve a federal government that doesn't stand in their way, not one that tries to chase them overseas.
I am not saying that government has nothing to offer. Government has an important role in fostering an environment conducive to business creation while also protecting its citizens. These are not mutually exclusive.
No one doing big business can avoid some contact with government agencies, regulators, and policy makers.
The American formula for creating business is not to have the government create business.
All the time, you take a look at what government rules are, so you can minimize the impact of government regulations. That's just smart business.
From the beginning of time, business has cozied up to government and gotten restrictions on competition and subsidies and stuff.
For small businesses, you need less taxes, less federal spending, and you need less regulation that blocks their growth.
Far too many businesses have been all too eager to lobby for maintaining and increasing subsidies and mandates paid by taxpayers and consumers.