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Old 05-30-2004, 01:45 PM
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Re:Contractor's licenses??

Good one Jerseee.

I agree with Jerseee that an organization of some type COULD be beneficial. But in the end, I would take the same stance as Ice, and here is the reason why:

I take for example the BBB (better business bureau) - they are a non-government organization that people think are there to help them. But from what I have learned, it is quite the opposite. They are there to help the companies, by padding their pockets with fees that are basically for "satisfactory" rating.

The BBB may have started out with good intentions, but somewhere along the way they realized how they could maximize their profit, and the temptation was to great for some.

A contractor could use the trust system that is as old as humankind, and is used even today when one seeks employment - give out references! Sure, they can be corrupted, but they could also be added to a RICO suit if they give a potential client false information in return for a commission! Try suing the government when a "licensed" contractor does faulty work! Or how about suing the BBB when you are screwed by a business on there files with a "satisfactory" record!

Hey, I just gave myself a good idea - I think I will try that sometime!

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