If you live in a state which imposes sales tax (or pretend you do), describe whether you have personally complied with your use tax obligations when buying products over the internet in instances in which the vendor did not collect tax. Based on the principles introduced within this lecture, explain why online sales of tangible personal property have been more difficult to tax.

 Explain why states are reluctant to enforce use tax laws by pursuing individual consumers and prefer to go after vendors. 

What recourse does a nonresident vendor have in the taxing state's political process? 

What services does a nonresident vendor with no physical presence in your state receive from your state government?

Do you have sympathy for online retailers who must collect and remit your state's use tax? Explain your answer.