The NASD ultimately is managing the investment adviser disclosure program for the SEC and so it should be no surprise that the result is substantially less investor protection than is possible.

FORBES: Why the SEC Is In Danger of Becoming Irrelevant ( February 28, 2006 )

Adding sales taxes would bump up Amazon prices substantially, and make it less competitive than it is now.

FORBES: Amazon Has A Fat Market Cap But Razor Thin Margins