Were you Brad Dobo in another life? On Oct 10, 2007, at 6:18 PM, Glen Tortorella wrote:
> More slander here, too, I see. > > In regard to the substance of your comments, I note: you choose to > buy the bill of goods sold to you by media knaves, politicians, and > textbooks. In America, and in many other nations, this is your your > right. I choose to investigate the facts for myself, and come to an > informed conclusion about what you call "war and persecution." Did > not someone once say that history is determined more by those who > write it than anything else? > > Glen > > On Oct 10, 2007, at 5:07 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > >> Glen, >> Your position is rather extreem. >> God protect me from people like you who know the 'right'. >> So much war and persecution can be blamed on this. >> Regards, Bob S >> >> On 10/10/07, Glen Tortorella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> 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. -- 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.
