I won't date someone because they have a Ferrari, I will date them because
they are rich....  I'm Kidding! Really!

I would like a ride in a Ferrari, though.

e

-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin Schmidt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2002 6:06 PM
To: CF-Community
Subject: RE: Wasteful Americans (was Re: Jeep Grand Cherokee)


Maybe you should try a Ferrari, I have heard those work.


-----Original Message-----
From: Jerry Johnson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] 
Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2002 5:09 PM
To: CF-Community
Subject: Re: Wasteful Americans (was Re: Jeep Grand Cherokee)

>> 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!




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