Your statement isn't really true. Netflix does charge sales tax in some states, and as a company they are subject to other forms of tax in the the locals where

Your statement isn't really true. Netflix does charge sales tax in some states, and as a company they are subject to other forms of tax in the the locals where they have a business nexus. City governments will need to adapt to the changing markets and find new revenue streams for sure, but I see the current move as anticompetitive and a bald faced money grab. Some people in the free market have decided that the record stores, sporting events and other local entertainment in the Chicago area are not as good of a value as what cloud services provide. The answer is not to hold these people hostage and tell them they have to pay up regardless. The solution is to take a hard look at what is driving consumers away from local entertainment options and find ways to help your local companies adapt to a changing market.