| Comment Number: | 522418-07276 |
| Received: | 7/10/2006 10:20:09 AM |
| Organization: | Xango Independent Distributor |
| Commenter: | Tonda Smit |
| State: | WA |
| Subject: | Business Opportunity Rule |
| Title: | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
| CFR Citation: | 16 CFR Part 437 |
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Comments:
To Whom it May Concern; My name is Tonda Smit, and I am an independent distributor for Xango, a wonderful product that has changed my life. I can't imagine going through the rest of my life without sharing this wonderful news with those around me. I have only been with Xango for ten months, but it has truly been a blessing. It has turned around my health and being in this business is helping me become a better employee, wife, mother and all-around person. It has given me confidence in several areas of my life such as speaking to people I don't know well, helping me to reach out to others in a positive way and boosting my confidence in myself. Xango is allowing me to stay at home with my children more while continuing to have income. They are now homeschooled and we are all loving every minute of every day - no hassles getting out the door first thing every morning, no homework after supper, and smiles and laughter with my children all day long. These are things that I cannot give a monetary value to. I have been informed of the "Business Opportunity Rule, R511993" and have some honest concerns that it may change this great new-found freedom and happiness in our home. It seems like several of the newly proposed rules would greatly impact my ability to work in this business, as they would require my new clients to do things such as wait to get this product a minimum of 7 extra days - that can be a lifetime when someone is in pain, not to mention it will cause people looking for a business opportunity to look elsewhere, and this is such a wonderful opportunity that I don't want anyone to miss it. This rule would also cause quite a bit more time be needed of me, thus taking away my time with my children on a daily basis. I also noted that references would be required - the "10 nearest people". If they are not people that I know, as there are several Xango distributors here is Anacortes, then I would have a difficult time obtaining the information, as well as those people would have to be willing to divulge their names and personal data, even if they are 'distributors' who are not interested in the business side of this company, but only want to consume this wonderful product. This feels as though it is dangerous from a privacy and safety perspective as well as invasive to me - and I am willing to disclose my information - how much more so will it feel unsafe and invasive to those who only want to experience the healing properties of Xango? Also, on the point of reporting earnings, there are many people who are now falsifying their claims and I believe they will continue to do so by falsifying the data to back up their false claims. Those who are making honest and true statements are already generally willing to back up their claims, as they want to share their success with those around them. I want to thank the FTC for realizing that there are fraudulent people who are willing to use anything to make an unfair dollar, but it seems to me that there must be better ways to regulate the industry. I am not a lawyer and don't understand how the laws are made, but I feel that there should be continued thought into this matter before setting up rules that will stifle direct sales to this great extent. I and my family would be greatly saddened if I were to be forced to work outside of my home again. Thank you for your time and effort on the behalf of this great nation and for taking the time to listen to her people. Sincerely and Professionally, Tonda W. Smit Independent Xango Distributor