re: U.S. Airlines collected $6B in baggage and reservation change fees last year

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In the midst of panic and disaster for the well being of a community, the government probably should intervene, and they do. There is a definite distinction between the two.

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So you'd be ok if all Oil & Gas Companies decided they were going to start charging more for the price of gasoline and essentially set the price?

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The consumer is not the one who is hit with the charges in this field... the merchant is.

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I agree they suck, but the merchant doesn't have to take them and I know many merchants who don't and I don't blame them.

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I agree whole heartedly with you and respect any business not willing to accept credit/debit cards. However, if you don't think they lose out on a ton of business you are sadly mistaken. You and I are the exception to the rule.

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More government regulations telling private companies how to run their business

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Back to the point at hand... 999999/1000000 I agree... but there are some instances (which you even agreed) where regulations are needed.