Street vendors,
banned from trading around Dry Bridge, protested yesterday in
front of City Hall. They say they're not real businesses, and
shouldn't have to pay taxes and fees to sell old dishes and knick-knacks
from their homes. Antiques merchants at the nearby bazaar-and
City Hall-say they're breaking the law and stealing customers
from merchants who follow the rules. Do you think the street vendors
should be allowed to trade at Dry Bridge? (view
responses)
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