I am "pigheaded"? I have used no such derogatory language. All I did was respond to a post, and state my position. I put forth no ad hominem attacks, but you clearly have. What kind of country (and world) are we living in these days?
Glen On Oct 10, 2007, at 5:14 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > This is probably the most inane, pigheaded post I've ever seen on > this forum. > The people who run B&H are some of the most honest businessmen I've > ever > encountered. I don't subscribe fully to any god, but if there is > such an entity, > I'm sure she frowns upon anyone who would discriminate against > another because > of their beliefs. Such nonsense. > Paul > -------------- Original message ---------------------- > From: Glen Tortorella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> 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. > > > -- > 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.
