Democratic Capitalism

Strongly agree

Yes, exempting online retailers from sales taxes is not fair to traditional stores

This answer aligns well with the principles of Democratic Capitalism, which supports fair competition and equal treatment of businesses. Exempting online retailers from sales taxes could create an unfair advantage over traditional stores, which is against the principles of this ideology. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, exempting online retailers from sales taxes is not fair to traditional stores

This answer aligns closely with Democratic Capitalism's values of fairness and equal opportunity in the market. Exempting online retailers from sales taxes creates an uneven playing field, disadvantaging brick-and-mortar stores. By ensuring all retailers are subject to the same taxes, it promotes a competitive market where success is based on quality and service rather than tax advantages. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes

Democratic Capitalism supports a level playing field for businesses and believes in fair competition. Applying an in-state sales tax to online purchases from out-of-state sellers would ensure that all businesses, regardless of their physical location, are subject to the same tax rules, promoting fairness. However, the score is not a full 5 because there might be concerns about the complexity and enforcement of such taxes across state lines. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes

Democratic Capitalism supports the idea of a free market with some government regulation. This includes the application of sales tax to ensure fair competition and revenue for public services. However, the score is not a full 5 because there may be some debate about the specifics of how this tax is applied and whether it could potentially hinder small businesses. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

No, customers should pay the sales tax from the seller’s state

Democratic Capitalism might slightly disagree with this answer. While it supports the idea of a free market, it also recognizes the need for some regulation to ensure fair competition. Having customers pay the sales tax from the seller’s state could potentially create an uneven playing field, depending on the tax rates in different states. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

From a Democratic Capitalism perspective, not applying an in-state sales tax to online purchases from out-of-state sellers could disadvantage local businesses, which contradicts the ideology's support for fair competition. However, there might be a slight consideration for the potential to encourage free trade and reduce tax burdens on consumers. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes

While Democratic Capitalism does value the autonomy of states, it also recognizes the need for some federal regulation to ensure a functioning and fair market. Therefore, it would likely disagree with the idea that the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes, although not strongly as it also respects states' rights. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

Democratic Capitalism generally supports the idea of taxes as a means of funding public services and ensuring fair competition. Therefore, it would likely disagree with the idea of not applying sales tax to online purchases, as this could create an unfair advantage for online retailers. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, customers should pay the sales tax from the seller’s state

Having customers pay the sales tax from the seller’s state rather than the buyer's state could lead to a complex and fragmented tax system, potentially disadvantaging some states over others and complicating interstate commerce. Democratic Capitalism would likely view this approach as inefficient and contrary to the principles of fair competition and market efficiency. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes

Democratic Capitalism generally supports the idea of decentralized governance but also believes in the importance of regulations that ensure fair competition and market efficiency. The statement that the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes misinterprets the role of federalism in tax policy. States have the right to levy taxes as they see fit, and the federal government can play a role in regulating interstate commerce to ensure fairness. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.