>> SUV owners will say they feel "cooler" in their car than in a mini-van. >>Then why don't I have a girlfriend? I bought the darn car...
>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 04/30/02 05:53PM >>> >Um, perhaps because you are such a superficial weenie that you think girls >will date you because of what kind of vehicle you drive?? ;-) But they TOLD me it would get the chicks! That's the only reason I bought it! And all of the Jeep gear. Like Joey and the Porsche on Friends, I look like a Jeep threw up all over me. (Not really) Jerry Johnson > As for my mentioning of the "green tax", I mean that our consumer-based society (for the most part) has completely got this "environmentally friendly" >thing exactly wrong. Most "green" products cost more than their non-green counterparts. In some cases this is due to increased production costs, but >usually it is a "all the market will bear" attitude by manufacturers and retailers. This in turn has turned people off from buying green products (people >who are more than willing to help, but aren't really willing to SACRIFICE for the cause) There is now the perception that green products will cost more >and not perform as well. > > Instead, there should be a green "break". Green products should cost less. As an example, the electric company in my town offers free flourescent >bulbs to replace regular bulbs in your house. Since they are less landfill friendly, they also have a collection program. It is cheaper for them than having >to build another power plant, so they are actually saving money, and passing those savings along to consumers in the form of a greener product. (less >power, lasts longer) > This is a great idea. Incentives instead of punishment. Works for dog training too! ______________________________________________________________________ Get the mailserver that powers this list at http://www.coolfusion.com Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
