NFL: Bias, the Marketplace, and the Economy

Got a few things to get off my chest, bear with me, it happens, no matter what team you root for. I live in small town America. Well, not so much small anymore, only 60,000 plus outlying communities. I've lived here all my life, and for as long as I can remember, i've always been a Raider fan. This week, since the budget of our state have been a bit knotted, they have been looking for ways to add money to the pool. And one such source, is the belief that they should tax Internet sales. South Dakota would stand to make about $56 million in revenue should they do this. Fine and dandy. But then a local radio station owner, Lia Green, says that these out-of-state businesses don't support your local soccer teams, and any money spent out of state doesn't come back. Funny, ever hear of tourism? But the one thing that gets on my nerves, is that purchasing out of state is the only way I can keep getting Raiders stuff. The local businesses overcharge for what little they can get in. Added into ... (link)