Lemon Lemmings

Lemonade Stand model for American Bidness Climate When life gives you a lemon gummint - too f'n bad

“ Patrick's brother, Alex, said the audit has probably destroyed their business. "We were really excited, because Mom had agreed to give us $8 this week to buy Splenda so we could start selling diet lemonade, too. But, selling lemonade just isn't that much fun now."  [Full Audit] 10 year old girl fined $50 for operating a lemonade stand without a license ” Midst the spate of kid lemonade stands being shut down by officious ass-hats, IRS involvement is a new twist. Patrick Davis (8) had his stand audited by the IRS last week.  He says it's because he made an anti-war statement (I miss my dad). “ Anthony Mallett, a field agent with the IRS, said the reason for the audit has nothing to do with Davis' "anti-war tirade, but everything to do with the fact that his business expenses clearly exceed his income." [Etc] Does it matter? After two weeks in business, the lemonade stand has generated $10 in revenue.  More importantly is the business climate that exists today.  If you think what we need is a relaxation of myriad regulations that stifle business, fat chance.  At least we're showing signs of fighting back .. “ Lemonade tyranny Public fights back against dream-crushing bureaucrats On Aug. 20, over a hundred people have so far pledged to gather on the Capitol’s west lawn to protest the petty bureaucracy that thinks threatening children with fines is a proper use of taxpayer resources. The organizers promise that they are ready to go to jail for the ultimate act of civil disobedience: offering a refreshing cup of lemonade on a sultry afternoon on the nation’s front lawn for 10 cents. ” "We're willing to go to jail" may not be the best mindset.  Ahem. Maybe time for a Job Fair.