Well, what can I say? This is not just about EVs, this is about all vehicles! Shouldn't other commodities be included? What about furniture makers? And the farmers, shouldn't customers be protected from the evil practices at farmer's markets, where they are lured by too-fresh-looking-veggies-to-be-true, shouldn't they be forced to go into a supermarket or produce shop to shield them from the dis-interest that farmers should have for the well-being of their customers?
And what about homes? All those evil architects who try to rip you off by designing a home that is exactly made for you, costing you an arm and a leg! Shouldn't you go to a showroom somewhere to look at a bunch of cookie-cutter home designs and then under careful guidance from the dealer, select one that fits most of your needs, so you can be assured that the builder will deliver you exactly what you selected and you are shielded from the conflict of interest (kuch) by the friendly dealer (sputter) who will always make sure (rheu) that you get exactly what you want (hack hack) and he will take care of standing up for you (gasp) to fend for you at the manufacturer (wheeeez) and explain to you in understandable terms exactly what your rights are and how to get what you deserve - he is on your side, no? (You are killing me!) OK, enough sarcasm. There is a reason that I never bought any of my cars at a car dealer. There is a reason that I have never visited a dealer for a car I own, other than to purchase unique parts, after my first experience. And, there is a reason that a *law* is needed to *force* people to buy cars at a dealer and *prohibit* competition. If a dealer visit was such a good experience, there would not need to be a law to exclude everyone else from selling cars, they would not stand a chance, because the customer is voting with their wallet. The whole reason that a law is needed is because customers do *not* want to go to the dealer, so they need "protection" to maintain their monopoly. In fact, their model is very much against just about any fair market, so it is ironic to hear them talk about customer protection and other grande claims. But that is not uncommon from people who need to twist the truth to try and make their argument, because the reality is that they should not deserve to get what they want, so they have to be dishonest about it. Follow the truth and the truth will set you free... Cor van de Water Chief Scientist Proxim Wireless Corporation http://www.proxim.com Email: [email protected] Private: http://www.cvandewater.info Skype: cor_van_de_water Tel: +1 408 383 7626 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of brucedp5 Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2014 4:07 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [EVDL] EVLN: Poll, Allow Tesla to sell directly to customers? % Anyone can vote % http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/03/poll_should_companies_like_ tesla_be_allowed_to_sell_electric_cars_directly_to_customers_nj.html Poll: Should companies like Tesla be allowed to sell electric cars directly to customers NJ? By Brent Johnson/The Star-Ledger March 13, 2014 [image] The state Motor Vehicle Commission has unanimously passed a new rule that requires franchised dealers to sell electric cars, as opposed to a direct-to-customer model Tesla uses at two New Jersey retail locations. (Courtesy of Tesla Motors) TRENTON - Should electric car manufacturers like Tesla be allowed to sell directly to customers in New Jersey? On Tuesday, the state Motor Vehicle Commission unanimously passed a new rule that requires franchised dealers to sell electric cars, as opposed to a direct-to-customer model Tesla uses at two retail locations in New Jersey. Kevin Roberts, a spokesman for Gov. Chris Christie's office, said Tesla should have gone through the state Legislature. "Since Tesla first began operating in New Jersey one year ago, it was made clear that the company would need to engage the Legislature on a bill to establish their new direct-sales operations under New Jersey law," Roberts said in a statement. But Tesla said existing state statutes clearly allow it to sell cars in New Jersey, and that "the only thing that has changed is the Christie administration's sudden decision to go around the Legislature in an attempt to enact a rule that the statute doesn't permit." Meanwhile, a pair of top state lawmakers say they were caught off-guard by the move and are considering a legislative solution. "From a policy perspective, we ought to be doing things to encourage the sale of electric vehicles in New Jersey," said state Assemblyman John Wisniewski (D-Middlesex), chairman of the house's transportation committee. Where do you stand? Vote in our informal poll ... Should companies like Tesla be allowed to sell electric cars directly to customers NJ? Yes. No. I don't know. 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