| Sayno2outdoorsretailsubsidies.com was created to educate elected officials, decision makers, the media and interested citizens about inappropriate use of taxpayer dollars to support retail development in the outdoors industry.
In the last few years, giant outdoors retailers Cabela's and Bass Pro have demanded that taxpayers foot the bill for their business expansions through direct subsidies from state and local governments around the country.
Sayno2outdoorsretailsubsidies.com is a resource of information for those who want to learn more about the other side of the story, which Cabela's and Bass Pro will not tell. As a matter of policy, these mega-corporations |
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trumpet a "public-private partnership" to help finance their business expansion.
Economic development on a fair and level playing field allows good, old-fashioned competition to take place. By subsidizing one retailer over another, government is deciding which stores will reign in the marketplace.
The taxpayers of the United States have the ability to stop their government from succumbing to the pressure tactics of these large corporations. Our Web site is designed to highlight this growing problem, and provide grassroots resources to help you defeat these initiatives in your community. |
