My understanding is that the hotels become liable for the room tax when the room is sold, with the obligation to pay a stated percentage of the price negotiated. It doesn't appear to matter whether that sale is to an individual, an online reseller or anyone else.

If an online reseller collects a tax beyond what they were charged by the hotel, that would seem to be fraudulent, and a cause for criminal and/or civil action. Such an action though, would not be for the relief of a governmental entity like Clark County, but would instead be intended to 'make whole' those consumers who were defrauded.

Maybe Clark County simply needs to learn how to tighten its belt in these tough economic times, as so many of us outside of government already have. These litigious wild goose chases serve no worthy purpose.

We have something of a pattern here. Sue Lowden also played a key role in subverting the will of the delegates to the Clark County Republican Convention in 1998, which I had the distinct displeasure of witnessing first hand. If you want a senator committed first and foremost to doing the bidding of her elitist cronies, she's your candidate. I, for one, will be taking a long hard look at EVERY other individual running for the office . . . besides Lowden and Reid.

Yes, retire Reid, but NOT at the cost of intellectually limited, elitist shill Sue Lowden.

There's got to be a better alternative.

QUESTION: "What is it with the republicans promoting only the attractive-yet-dangerously-incompetent women in their party lately?"

PARTIAL ANSWER: "SUE LOWDEN IS HOT,HOT,HOT."

Unfortunately, there is a significant segment of the population for whom good looks, backed by a bit of slick promotion, translates directly into votes.

One more sign that the dumbing down of this nation is closer than comfort to becoming a 'Mission Accomplished'.

PRACTICAL DECENTRALIZED OPTIONS . . . NOW

ROOFTOP SOLAR: At least one company is offering it to home owners, without huge up front costs. Enough people participate, and you have a substantial portion of the solution.

This alternative requires no new transmission lines. Why is Nevada Energy not promoting it? Could it be, with enough consumer uptake, that those producing the electricity from their rooftops would begin demanding compensation for the excess power that they are able to generate?

http://renu.citizenre.com/

ELECTRIC VEHICLES: They are already available. Yes, the range is restricted and recharging takes a while. But given the driving patterns of many people, these vehicles would serve quite well. For that occasional long trip, consider renting. Your savings in gasoline costs and maintenance may more than offset those expenses.

http://revolutionvehicles.com/

How much of this new means of power transmission would be needed if we got aggressive on Rooftop Solar?

Almost everyone's already tied into the existing grid, aren't they?

And contrary to popular belief, very affordable options for getting it are becoming available. One possibility: http://renu.citizenre.com/

In stories like these, is any attempt ever made to interview the accused, or those they may designate to speak on their behalf?

It reads like another account based upon nothing more than law enforcement press releases.

Underground opiates cost competitive with scrips. Maybe that will force big pharma to bring their prices down.

Can you say 'consolodation'? Another 'little guy' bites the dust, while the 'biggies' get bailed out.

Gonna get better service from Bank of America?

Think about alternatives to the dominant financial grid.

Another Harry (S. Truman) once waxed: "If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen!"

Since Harry Reid has shown he can not stand the heat, it's now the voters' job to throw him out of the kitchen.

Good riddance to him, and all the other bought and paid for cowards, on both sides of the aisle.