For most of this decade, our industry has enjoyed a period of relatively little government intervention in our businesses. Understandably, that has led to complacency among many owner/operators. It also has made our industry vulnerable.
 
Out of sight, out of mind is not an acceptable strategic plan for our industry, particularly when it relates to a force capable of shutting down our businesses.
 
If you think I’m exaggerating just to make a point, think back to the end of the 1990s when our industry faced not one but two significant federal initiatives. Not coincidentally ...