davef@lakesys.lakesys.com (Dave Fenske) (10/16/89)
Path: lakesys!davef From: davef@lakesys.lakesys.com (Dave Fenske) Newsgroups: alt.flame Subject: Re: Where to purchase ISC and/or SCO UNIX sys V Message-ID: <1207@lakesys.lakesys.com> Date: 16 Oct 89 13:22:01 GMT Article-I.D.: lakesys.1207 Posted: Mon Oct 16 08:22:01 1989 References: <999@babbage.acc.virginia.edu> <1989Oct14.225255.8107@esegue.segue.boston.ma.us> <1205@lakesys.lakesys.com> <1989Oct15.203140.1939@twwells.com> Reply-To: davef@lakesys.UUCP (Dave Fenske) Distribution: usa Organization: Lake Systems - Milwaukee, Wisconsin Lines: 39 In article <1989Oct15.203140.1939@twwells.com> bill@twwells.com (T. William Wells) writes: >Such ignorance! > >If you knew beans about economics, you'd know that *trade*, >including, among other things, buying by mail order, is essential to >a healthy economy. Small economies that don't trade, or that restrict >trade, are self destructive, causing their members a lower standard of >living and denying them the best of what is available. > >Buying from somewhere solely because it is "local" is just another >variety of chauvinism. > >And stupid, as well. > I always enjoy the kind words from from the so-called learned on the net. Granted that any trade stimulates economy. The question simply becomes one of *WHICH* economy you wish to stimulate. All the arguments that are used regarding the purchase of foreign cars, etc. also apply to within the country. I, for one, do not buy locally just for the heck of it. But, when there is an honest choice, I tend to buy from businesses within my own community or State IN THE HOPES THAT OTHERS WILL DO THE SAME FOR ME! That, I submit, is *NOT* chauvinism, rather it is common sense. Speaking of things "common", I wonder also if common decency might suggest that a posting on the net which includes words such as "ignorance", "stupidity" aimed at others is in extremely poor taste. Where to buy product, is not any easy decision. For some who are not near larger metro areas, mail order may indeed be the the best solution. It is *NOT* always best when based on price alone. You may find that price is a somewhat negotiable item....provided one shops around. Meanwhile, I believe that I shall continue to put dollars back into the economy nearest where I took them out. DF
dhesi@sun505.UUCP (Rahul Dhesi) (10/19/89)
In article <1209@lakesys.lakesys.com> davef@lakesys.UUCP (Dave Fenske) writes: >I, for one, do not buy locally just for the heck of it. But, when there is an >honest choice, I tend to buy from businesses within my own community or State >IN THE HOPES THAT OTHERS WILL DO THE SAME FOR ME! That, I submit, is *NOT* >chauvinism, rather it is common sense. A good way to improve an economy is to let people buy goods and services at a lower cost. When you buy at a lower cost, you are also able to sell at a lower cost. The ultimate result is higher productivity and ultimately a higher standard of living for all. This indeed is why it is good to buy foreign cars, if they cost less for equivalent quality. This gives the American public cheaper transportation, saving manpower, time, and ultimately, money, thus greatly improving productivity and making American products more competitive for all. Those who disagree should inquire about buying an American car from me at a price guaranteed to greatly stimulate the economy. Rahul Dhesi <dhesi%cirrusl@oliveb.ATC.olivetti.com> UUCP: oliveb!cirrusl!dhesi Use above addresses--email sent here via Sun.com will probably bounce.