When thousands of fans couldn’t get tickets for megastar Taylor Swift’s summer stadium tour, some diehards paid upwards of 70 times face value to see their favorite artist in person — an outrage that prompted congressional hearings and bills in state legislatures to better protect consumers.
After 10 months, Swift’s U.S. tour is finished, but so are most of the meaningful reforms consumer advocates and industry groups had hoped to pass this year. A proposal has so far failed to advance in the U.S. Senate. Legislation in Colorado was vetoed by the Democratic governor at the urging of some consumer groups.
Can’t really say I’m surprised. Washington likes to take its time
In one instance… It’s better to give time to hot button topics.
If we didn’t, Kony 2012 would have been assassinated, Harambe would have a national holiday, and Tiger King would be running for president.
On the other hand… Too much time allows companies to line the pockets of government.
This feels like one of those cases.