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Maryland Becomes First US State to Ban Surveillance Pricing for Groceries (www.commondreams.org)
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A new law will ban retailers from using shoppers' personal data to hike grocery prices—but consumer advocates warn it contains loopholes that companies could exploit.

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[–] MrVilliam@sh.itjust.works 2 points 13 hours ago

I propose no sales tax to be paid by the buyer at all. Ever. Why am I taxed when I make my money and then taxed again when I use my money? Make sellers pay sales tax, and have the pricetag be the full price!