| Comment Number: | 522418-05232 |
| Received: | 6/30/2006 8:16:43 AM |
| Organization: | Quixtar |
| Commenter: | James Wheeler |
| State: | IN |
| Subject: | Business Opportunity Rule |
| Title: | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
| CFR Citation: | 16 CFR Part 437 |
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Comments:
It is my view that the direct selling business should be held accountable. In my business with the Britt World Wide leadership I believe I have that accountability. I believe that your proposal hits the mark in some areas. I believe that we as direct marketers should not be held to a higher standard the any retail store. In this land (America) people are innocent until proven guilty. To suggest that litigation records be given to prospects is and will be a detriment to my ability to franchise my business. Although we have shown many years of success, this industry fights skepticism on a daily basis. This ruling you propose will only help to fuel that skepticism and lead a potential business success to believe that an accusation is proof of wrong doing. That is preposterous and will cause slower growth to legitimate companies. Another ruling will encroach on many people’s privacy. All I ask is that we be held to the same standard as the brick and mortar businesses in this country. I applaud your efforts in trying to weed out those fraudulent businesses, but there has to be a better way. I believe if you ask the leaders at Britt World Wide you would find that way. Sincerely James L. Wheeler