Fairness?
You would think the state treasurer would have a more sophisticated take on tax disparities other than calling for fairness.
When corporations avoid taxation by stashing billions overseas, when non-profits abuse their fiduciary duty, when corporations hijack elections, all Steve Grossman can inject in this issue is one word - fairness.
Even with mandatory sales tax, MA consumers will still fair better using the internet to get deals MA retailers won't match.
Remember you have no obligation to shop local. If a local retailer won't price match, take your money elsewhere.
Wonderland Editorial Board