Since when are small business owners "the people"? As of 2012, only 21.5% of small businesses even employed anyone; 73.5% of them were sole proprietorships.[0]

Since when are small business owners "the people"? As of 2012, only 21.5% of small businesses even employed anyone; 73.5% of them were sole proprietorships.[0] Most Americans don't work for these companies. I'm a little bit playing devil's advocate, but why is it a given that "small business owners" are a special class that the government should take extra pains bailing out? [0] https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/FAQ_Sept_2012.pdf https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/FAQ_Sept_2012.pdf