The Division of Taxation as part of its enforcement activities does reach out to Internet providers as part of its regular activities.

No taxation without respiration.

[While the U.S. president has an e-mail address and favors preventing taxation of Internet commerce, the U.S. government has, in fact, hurt the industry by imposing] brain-dead legislation on privacy and the export of encryption, ... And outside of the U.S., I worry about taxation [of Internet commerce]. It's logical to assume that governments will want a piece of the action.

I've never heard of this happening, ... Intentionally shutting down the Internet. That's news.

It is the small owner who offers the only really profitable and reliable material for taxation. He is made for taxation.

It's entirely consistent with taxation with representation.