> It would be great if we had policies that supported amateur businesses but the costs and red-tape are currently overwhelming. In rural America, we don't have

> It would be great if we had policies that supported amateur businesses but the costs and red-tape are currently overwhelming. In rural America, we don't have those rules because we don't need them. > If I prepare a meal for my neighbor for a few dollars and then they subsequently have to spend a few days in hospital because they got E.Coli due to my accidental mishandling of some spinach, should I be liable for their medical costs? Yep, they are going to sue you or maybe not. If you buy something at a bake sale you should understand you are taking a chance. If you decide to sue, I guess you find out how your peers think about who is responsible. > With tort reform like that, could it more reasonable for people to operate small-scale, less-regulated businesses? If you open an actual business, I'm perfectly fine with you obeying the regulations and having them in the first place. I am not fine with arresting people for bake sales and making some food for you are your request. There is a simple, logical difference of scale between these activities and only an absolutist government or individuals cannot distinguish between them