From: Glen Tortorella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List <[email protected]>
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Wal-Mart and film processing (Long winded)
Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:34:23 -0400
I thank you for you comments, Scott. Since you have made note of the
subject, I will explain my position with regard to B&H.
I am familiar with B&H's reputation for customer service. My
avoidance of B&H et. al. has nothing to do with prejudice stemming
from a stereotypical opinion of large, New York-based businesses. My
avoidance of businesses such as B&H is founded strictly upon my
religious views. I, as much as possible, will not support those whom
I know to honor or reverence that which condemns or blasphemes Our
Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ, His Blessed Mother, or His Saints. The
Talmud, in numerous locations, refers to Our Lord, and His Blessed
Mother, in such a manner. Thus, I make an effort to avoid supporting
those who honor the Talmud.
I apply a like boycott to business that support ideologies or
activities that I find morally objectionable. For example, I, as
much as possible, avoid companies or other establishments that fund
Planned Parenthood or promote other attacks on life (including
euthanasia, contraception, and unjust wars--which is why I am opposed
to America's occupation of Iraq). I have employed the words, "as
much as possible" here so as to highlight the realities of any
boycott. That is, while I have done rather extensive research in
these areas, I know that I do not possess an unlimited access to
information. Secondly, as Jean-Francois Orsini of the St. Antoninus
Institute points out, a complete boycott is rather impossible. One
must realize that sources of blasphemy, irreligion, and immorality
have lengthy tentacles. For instance, Johnson & Johnson (a pro-abort
firm) produces a dazzling array of name brand and generic products,
some of which are necessary for everyday living, and some of which
one may not even be able to determine are produced by Johnson &
Johnson. Hence, I do that which is physically and logistically
possible--what Orsini and others call a "virtual boycott"--and I
leave the rest to Our Blessed Mother.
Glen
On Oct 10, 2007, at 1:59 PM, Scott Loveless wrote:
> Glen Tortorella wrote:
>> Thank you, Adam...
>>
>> Will the Moab 5x7 paper you mention work with the R280? I just want
>> to make sure of this.
>>
>> Though, I am somewhat disappointed, as Newegg is now out of stock on
>> the R280. I would prefer buying it from them. I know the R280 is
>> probably available (at a good price, too) at one of the popular New
>> York camera stores (B&H, Adorama, etc.), but I would rather not
>> purchase it from these stores.
>>
>
> FWIW, B&H is wonderful to do business with. I've spent more than I
> should have with them over the last few years and have received
> nothing
> but good service. Every order has been correct, shipping has been
> within a day or two of placing the order, and the one time I had a
> question for them they replied very promptly with the information I
> requested. You really can't go wrong with B&H. I've had the same
> sort
> of service from Newegg, but I prefer to order anything photo related
> from the guys in New Yawk. B&H has the R280 in stock at the same
> price
> as Newegg.
>
>
> --
> Scott Loveless
> http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/
>
> --
> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List
> [email protected]
> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above
> and follow the directions.
--
PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List
[email protected]
http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and
follow the directions.
