| Comment Number: | 522418-00645 |
| Received: | 6/3/2006 2:01:30 PM |
| Organization: | Dimensions of Health |
| Commenter: | Cheri Jaques |
| State: | CA |
| Subject: | Business Opportunity Rule |
| Title: | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
| CFR Citation: | 16 CFR Part 437 |
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Comments:
Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing this letter because I am concerned that if proposed Business Opportunity Rule R511993 is adopted in its present form, my livelihood as a Nature's Sunshine manager and Certified Natural Health Professional will be dramatically hampered. When I or my family consider governmental interference in the free enterprise process we and our neighbors, clients, friends and other Americans we become fearful. Cherished values are a stake, and the FTC needs to be aware of the possible ramifications of ill considered actions. We of the American public are not well served by the FTC's overregulation of an industry that is causing absolutely no harm. Nature's Sunshine and many of our competitors more than adequately police ourselves by remedying any and all complaints by members of the public. Nature's Sunshine complies with all applicable buy back requirements and always makes it easy for individuals to exit the Company, if the business opportunity is not right for them. While I understand that the FTC needs to protect the public where necessary, this proposed rule is hopelessly overbroad and misguided. The seven-day waiting period is unnecessary and will interfere with my ability to enter into lawful transactions and enroll new distributors. People buy TV's, cars, and other much more costly items without such a waiting period. This proposed waiting period gives the impression that something is wrong with the plan. And, the burdensome paperwork, which will not even be read by the public, makes it extremely difficult for the individual participant to fully comply, thereby risking fines and other penalties for such failures, however innocent. By these actions, the FTC does a disservice to the consuming public and Americans everywhere who are trying to get ahead by starting their own business, or earning necessary supplemental income to help support their family. I worked for eight years in the medical profession, and then changed to complementary medicine. I have sold Nature's Sunshine products for 23 years. That allowed me to stay home with my child (for the most part), increased my self-confidence, and allowed me to help so many people come back to healthy living and experiencing life. It has allowed my 81 year old mother to be on NO pharmaceuticals whatsoever. I am not against drugs, but am happy to have my mother, daughter, and family members healthy BY CHOICE. The idea that this business I love so much would be severly compromised is greatly disheartening. While I appreciate the work of the FTC in protecting consumers, I believe this proposed new rule has many unintended consequences that could be avoided by a less burdensome approach. Thank you for your time in considering my comments. Yours in health, -- Cheri Jaques