The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

Dear Editor,

I am concerned about the conflicting messages we as small business owners are receiving from our government leaders.

I thought small (Ma & Pa) businesses were viewed favorably by most Americans. Some of the policies that have been put forth lately will have a significant negative impact on small businesses and small towns.

1. Low Carbon Fuel Standard:

If this legislation passes it will raise the price of fuel for everyone and eventually raise the price of everything for everyone. All this with no guarantee of improving our climate. Small businesses cannot absorb increased opera...