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another cop-out bullshit slam against 'the bureaucracy' of California.  If
you're a small business owner, you've got one of the easiest deals going,
compared to larger more heavily regulated firms.  Payroll taxes, health
benefits, etc, are not unique problems to Calif. employers, nor are they the
biggest driving force behind high payroll costs.  Seen the cost of living
adjustments built into large firms' compensation scales?  COST OF LIVING
adjustments in double-digit percentages for employees relocating to Calif.
because the COST OF LIVING here is really high -- because we LIKE to live in
the state. This state is STILL one of the best places to live in the world,
so it's attractive for lots of people.  As long as our education level stays
high, our labor base will also remain expensive, and will not drop in price,
to counteract the COL issue.

My three cents,

JS