Stupid *^$&^#$* "Blue Laws" in Texas

[JanetMermaid]

Although the "blue laws" (limiting what could be sold on Sunday -- pushed through by the Southern Baptists many years ago) have been repealed for years, there is STILL a law on the books that all auto dealers must close one day out of seven -- it doesn't have to be Sunday specifically anymore, but that's still when most dealers close.

It's annoying as h#ll. We own our own small business and often only have Sunday off, but the Round Rock Smart dealer is closed.

If *I* owned a car dealership, I'd be fighting like crazy to get that stupid law repealed.

[rawlus®]

i think everyone deserves a day off. i'd like to see us go back to everything being closed on sundays actually. instead of this 24/7 culture we've been breeding.

[Smartdavis]

Having everything open 7 days a week, and sometimes open 24/7, seems like one of the reasons why we American's seem to be so stressed out all the time. I agree it's more convenient when you want to go shopping, but on the other hand I'll bet the employees and management at that dealership are a much happier and efficient group to be able to get the same day off.

[MENSA42]

Originally Posted by rawlus®

i think everyone deserves a day off. i'd like to see us go back to everything being closed on sundays actually. instead of this 24/7 culture we've been breeding.

Originally Posted by Smartdavis

Having everything open 7 days a week, and sometimes open 24/7, seems like one of the reasons why we American's seem to be so stressed out all the time. I agree it's more convenient when you want to go shopping, but on the other hand I'll bet the employees and management at that dealership are a much happier and efficient group to be able to get the same day off.

ABSOLUTELY!!! you guys couldn't have said it better!

luckily for me i have a job that is basically 8-5 M-F so i have my weekends off. even then, i do as much as i can on Saturday, around the house, running errands, etc. in order to do NOTHING on Sunday. maybe take in a race, baseball game, post on 'smartcarofamerica.com', etc....but you get the point: one entire day to kick back and relax.

we all need some of that, even the car dealers.......


P.S. here in Indiana, it's State Law that mandates dealerships being closed on Sunday. never really heard of anyone complaining about it. if you're looking for a new or used car, Sunday is the best time to shop, as you have no pesky sales personnel to deal with. find something you like and THEN call them on Monday.

[eqwalker]

Originally Posted by rawlus®

i think everyone deserves a day off. i'd like to see us go back to everything being closed on sundays actually. instead of this 24/7 culture we've been breeding.

Ah yes, fully agree. Life is too fast.

[burtandnancy]

Agreed. The only thing that should be allowed on Sunday is NASCAR...

[a2jack]

The truth is, the dealers associations fight every extension of open hours, tooth and nail. It's only the last 10 years they even began to sell on Saturdays.

The guise was "poor sales people" need weekends off. The reality was, they wanted to limit the ability of their customers to shop around. Most working people were not free during the week days and could only shop in a rush after work.

Like all big money business operations, They could care less about their sales people and staff. Only the $$$ count. A2Jack

[SmartBill]

Sorry JanetMermaid, but I wish to respectfully disagree about dealerships being closed on Sunday. That still leaves six days a week to visit the dealership!;)
After spending most of my career in Europe, I really learned to appreciate the business closings on Sundays, as well as the weekend quiet hours (1 - 3 pm) to allow babies to nap without the noise of leaf blowers, lawn mowers, etc. And for senior citizens like myself, quiet time for a nap! In our hectic 7 day 24 hour schedules, these closings and quiet times allow one time to slow down, take a long walk and relearn how to enjoy life at a more leisurely pace.
Got to go for a walk now and then take a nap!
Best
SmartBill

[D-NICE]

My opinion is Dealerships amongst other businesses should be able to decide on their own when they want to be open. If a dealership/other business decides they want to be open from 1 am till 7 am that should be their decision. This my friends is what America, America. Blue laws are bullpoop! Have we not heard of separation from Church and State??

[RICHARD GILLEN]

If we closed down on any day of the week we would not have water, sewerage, lighting, gasoline, food, restaurants, entertainment, football game, baseball game, etc.

Do you see why it's ludicrous to think that closing one business would be righteous.