| Comment Number: | 522418-01043 |
| Received: | 6/6/2006 12:24:59 AM |
| Organization: | Independant distributor of Nature"s Suunshine Products |
| Commenter: | Patsy Easter |
| State: | VA |
| Subject: | Business Opportunity Rule |
| Title: | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
| CFR Citation: | 16 CFR Part 437 |
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Comments:
I am writing because I am concerned that if proposed Business opportunity rule R511993 is adopted in its present form, my livelihood as a Nature's Sunshine distributor will be significantly underminded.The very thought of governmental interference in the free enterprise process strikes fear in the hearts of americans everywhere .Cherished values are at steak and the FTC needs to be aware of the dangers of ill considered action.The public is not well served by the FTC"S overregulation of an industry that is causing absolutely no harm and more than adequately polices itslef 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 opportuniry is not right for them . While the FTC needs to protect the public where necessary ,this proposed rule is hoplessly overboard and misguides .The seven- day waiting peroid is unnecessary and will interfear withmy ability to enter into lawful transactions and enrole new distributors .People buy TV'S,cars ,and other much more costly items without without a waiting peroid .This proposed waiting peroid gives the impression that something is wrong with the plain .And,the burdensome paperword,which will not even be read by the public,makes it extremely difficult for the indvidual participant to fully comply,thereby risking fines and other penalties for such failures,however innocent. Bythese actions,the FTC does a disserves 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. While I appreciate the work or the FTC in protecting consumers ,I beleive this proposed new rule has many unintended consequences that could be avoided by a less burdensome approach .I think this will hurt more than it will help. Thank you for your time in considering my comments. Sincerely Yours,