You slandered a people and a faith. You preached anti-Semitic nonsense. You're worse than pigheaded. By the way, some of our most valued members are Jewish, so if you practice what you preach, you would have nothing to do with us. Perhaps you should go now? Paul On Oct 10, 2007, at 6:10 PM, Glen Tortorella wrote:
> 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. -- 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.
