Ever since Tesla started trying to get permission to do direct selling, you've seen these people (the car dealers) come out of the woodwork when state legislatures vote.
They go on and on about how they're ENTREPRENEURS and JOB CREATORS and letting car manufacturers go around them directly to consumers is an assault on FREE ENTERPRISE.
And attacking food stamps, medicaid and other welfare programs. Which is going to help them if their business fails and they need something to help them get back on their feet? Safety net programs or more tax cuts?
