I wholeheartedly agree with George G. and his missive on corporate DNA. You lose a generation of workers, and the DNA is dead.
His cited some excellent examples (Fisher et al) to support the belief that the Alfa Romeos we drive are the last of an incredible run by a fantastic group of Italians that kept the company running through two world wars. I believe a lot of the problems we face in the world today are due to the selfish "me generation" and an unwillingness to work together for a common goal. Badge engineering is the brain child of weak people in positions of power out for their own gain. I think there is even someone running for President who's daddy ruined Studebaker (remember the Avanti!) yet loves to crow about his business acumen and family legacy. If the world is ever going to produce Fishers, Alfa Romeo's, and other similar products, the silent majority must exert themselves and put an end to the selfish me first madness. Thanks George for being so eloquent on behalf of innovative companies and their place in human history. Pete -- to be removed from alfa, see http://www.digest.net/bin/digest-subs.cgi or email "unsubscribe alfa" to [email protected]
