Nothing exists in the economy that isn't wholly supported by the
consumer.  VW parts are highly valued, and priced accordingly.

Nothing is inherently evil, such as capitalism.  There is only isness
and perceptions thereof.  Perception is the personal reality, isness is
the entirety of reality existing outside of personal interpretation.

stepping down from my soapbox,
Paul

> On Thu, 5 Sep 2002, John Brush wrote:
>
>> I agree. "capitalism" only works when people have real morals and
>> ethics,
>> and a genuine concern for their fellow man. When the goal is infinite
>> riches at all costs, it ceases to be capitalism.
>
> Well, no, then it becomes *pure* capitalism.  Pure capitalism is every
> bit
> as evil as pure socialism -- you'll notice there are no countries that
> practice it.  Even the U.S. has a fair number of socialized services,
> and
> a certain amount of industry regulation.