Here is the sad truth - no one can afford to live by their ideology since we have to pay so much in taxes. I can't afford to piss off and hope the world becomes a better place or I won't be able to take care of my responsibilities. We all need jobs to pay for our homes, cars, families, etc... Hence, I live by the reality of my condition which tells me work hard and make as much money as it takes to pay all of the bills.
Just because people have to comply with the law does not mean the free enterprise does not exist. Would you want to buy ice cream from a person that cannot meet the health codes? Compliance is an essential part of free enterprise or you would have a melt down in quality. Demo permits, building permits, build out costs, inspections, certificates of occupancy, labor costs, utility costs, equipment costs, food costs, insurance costs - oh yeah, you have to pay the rent too. You have to be crazy to start your own small business. You have blown at least $100K before you even know it. What happens a year later when you are still waiting to become cash flow positive?
However, it is important that people believe in the opportunity to invest in free enterprise. It is actually very expensive enterprise, but you are free to go ahead if you are brave enough to give it a try. |
