TheNoNamedOne
08-29-2007, 06:57 PM
What do you think about governments using tax funds to build community centers? I am against them simply because I think they depress businesses from starting in the private sector that could meet those needs if a strong enough demand for them made itself known.
To use a hypothetical case as an example:
John, having previously earned a license as a personal trainer, has srimped and scrounged to open up a weight lifting training gym. He would like to do so in his neighborhood because he really doesn't have the extra funds to purchase a car. Also being from that neighborhood he senses a need within that local market for just that. He does not have the recourses to marketing research to learn about other market locations.
John takes the plunge. Finds a good building, forks out the money for the equipment and several months rent and advertises. He fixes his membership reasonably so that most in that neighborhood willing to pay a fair price could afford it and still give him a modest profit.
However, a month later the city decides to open a state of the art community center with swimming pool, a tennis court, racket ball court, basket ball court, and weight room. And to boot, make it free, or just charge a dollar for each time it is used by any local resident.
Basically, John can't compete. His business fails. Private enterprise loses and a small victory is gained for socialism.
Do you support and want local city governments to delve into providing services such as community centers? Good or bad for private enterprise?
To use a hypothetical case as an example:
John, having previously earned a license as a personal trainer, has srimped and scrounged to open up a weight lifting training gym. He would like to do so in his neighborhood because he really doesn't have the extra funds to purchase a car. Also being from that neighborhood he senses a need within that local market for just that. He does not have the recourses to marketing research to learn about other market locations.
John takes the plunge. Finds a good building, forks out the money for the equipment and several months rent and advertises. He fixes his membership reasonably so that most in that neighborhood willing to pay a fair price could afford it and still give him a modest profit.
However, a month later the city decides to open a state of the art community center with swimming pool, a tennis court, racket ball court, basket ball court, and weight room. And to boot, make it free, or just charge a dollar for each time it is used by any local resident.
Basically, John can't compete. His business fails. Private enterprise loses and a small victory is gained for socialism.
Do you support and want local city governments to delve into providing services such as community centers? Good or bad for private enterprise?