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In Reply to: Yep. posted by Tom §. on September 15, 1999 at 11:44:46:
if not exactly on-topic. I agree with you and George below. I want a car that gets me from A to B with minimal hassle and expense (then why in God's name do I own a Saab??). But i don't really care about cars and figure (rightly or wrongly) all the auto manfactuers are in the same boat, ethically (lotsa leaks and taking water fast).Other purchases, which involve more emotion on my part, I pay a lot closer attention to how the seller behaves. I try to buy from Mom and Pop businesses before the entire planet is owned by 2 or 3 conglomerates. I choose wine for the cellar partly on taste, but also the reputation of the winemaker and importer. I like to support companies that recognize they are members of the community, too, and behave accordingly, rather than take 30,000 jobs to SE Asia for a 8 or 9-figure compensation package.
Probably no real consistent logic here, but as Emerson said, "Foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of small minds".
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- No, it's an interesting discussion, - Phil Sieg 12:29:59 09/15/99 (0)