Yes, I am also confused that I am in agreement with a writer for Forbes. It is long past time that online retailers begin paying the same state and local taxes that physical retailers must pay.

In this anti-tax, anti-government environment, I doubt that Amazon and their online compatriots will have to pay state taxes anytime soon. But I suspect the Justice Department is keeping a close watch on Amazon's business practices. Will the government ever file an anti-trust lawsuit against Amazon that restores balance to The Force? We'll see.