"It's amazing that politicians seem so slow on the up-take here and the opportunity to address the people that are caught in the machinery of the sharing econom

"It's amazing that politicians seem so slow on the up-take here and the opportunity to address the people that are caught in the machinery of the sharing economy." Yea, I think this sharing economy caught some of my politicians off guard. After 2008, they just wanted any job creation. I don't think most of them realized how technology works, or it is just a fad? I'm a fan of this sharing economy, but I am not a fan of exploiting naive/desperate people. I am for protections on this sharing economy. I was very happy when Uber was called out by their cute claim of Independent Contractors status. I think most politicians, who care, recall a America where people had good jobs? Those days are probably gone? I think politicians, who care about the poor, and middle class, know the party is over? They see how divided the world has become, and at least here--want to soften the blow? Meaning they want to regulate(minimum wage, working conditions, etc.) companies that exploit desperate/naive workers. I am glad Wallmart finally raised wages in some localities though.