Slightly O/T, but I had to reply. --- James Fraser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I wish I better understood why people feel that > businesses have some sort of higher calling than > making a profit. Many businesses today exist only to make a large (read:obscene oil company)profit. Their shareholders demand it. There is nothing wrong with that IF you state just that as your motive for existence. Unfortunately, many businesses go to great lengths to convince us that they "care" about our welfare and those things that are important to us (charities, environment, quality of life, etc). Therefore: > There seems to be a strong sense of entitlement > these days and I don't understand where it suddenly > came from. Many people feel that these companies are "good corporate citizens". Their advertising campaigns have told us they are in some cases. We think we are "entitled" to reap a reward from our investment in their company (purchase of their product or service). It can be beneficial for their bottom line when we believe they are. My .02 cents. Wade Perry -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
