The recent 7 day trading discussion reminds me of the typical Left or Right of politics discussion. The Right want little Government control and more market forces to set the agenda and find the correct economic level, little, if any, tariffs on goods and small taxation on business but high on consumers and business will determine what is needed and how much. Their mantra is 'competition is good for everyone'.
However the Left are wanting Government intervention and control to temper the excesses that some businesses may engage, and to level the playing field in a world economy and high taxes on business and low on the consumer, if a business is successful then lets tax them and spread the wealth.
But sometimes things don't go according to our political beliefs at the time. With the Right not wanting Government intervention, except when it might hit their bottom line then they expect Government to intervene and protect them, then its ok! Then there is Left wanting Government intervention to dampen the excesses of the Right unless it interferes with an individuals right to have 7 days access to shopping, as long as there is appropriate rates for those working on the weekend, then the Government should let market forces work it out.
So with the 7 days trading issue, is it a choice of Right or Left? Me thinks that most have already made their choice with the fact that both major national stores and local small businesses are already open on a Sunday.
You only have to drive down Bourbong Street late on a Sunday morning and look for yourself that both business and the consumers have made their choice.
That's my Personal View and I look forward to your comments.
Mal
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