Typical Romney Supporter

[xbook]

Originally Posted by MiddleAgedAl

A small family business that cannot possibly enjoy the economies of scale that a McDonalds does, should be held to a higher standard than McDonalds when it comes to benefits offered ?

I thought the Democratic ideology was to exempt the little guy from punitive taxes and hold the big rich guy's feet to the fire, because he can afford to endure it more than the little guy can ?

My family has a small business too. Somehow my father has figured out a way to pay his employees a decent wage and benefits that include health care.

[txz4]

Originally Posted by xbook

Maybe your family business should think about providing benefits for their employees.

Sure! it would only result in us likely going out of business and everyone losing the job they currently hold. Not to mention the service we provide is very important. I dont bring up what it is because it shouldnt be about merit. I say going out of business because it would hardly be worth the cost.

[MiddleAgedAl]

Originally Posted by xbook

My family has a small business too. Somehow my father has figured out a way to pay his employees a decent wage and benefits that include health care.

Obviously I dont know what line of business your family is in, but I do know how financially successful McDonalds is, how deep their pockets are. If your father's small business can afford to pay benefits, then certainly McDonalds can afford it also, and yet they are exempt from being mandated to do so like your father will be once everything is in place.

You must be outraged, comparing the relative wealth of these 2 entities; it's really no different at all than some rich guy like Romney paying half the effective tax rate of his comparatively poor secretary, after all. Maybe if a champion of the middle class gets into power, that unbalance can be rectified.

[128vertinnoho]

How many 'small family businesses' have more than 50 employees?

[txz4]

Originally Posted by 128vertinnoho

How many 'small family businesses' have more than 50 employees?

More than you would expect. For instance a family that owns two McDonalds Franchises in all likelihood hits the 50 mark.