On 10/2/06, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: >It's not a decision I applaud either, Frank. I loathe the Chinese >government, and I despise our own governments for dealing with them. I would >very much like to boycott all Chinese goods, but unfortunately it seems to >be practically impossible, with so many of our imports coming from there >it's all too easy to buy something and only later find that it's been made >in China. It doesn't mean I shouldn't try, of course, but it's difficult >(for me, at least) to get uptight and moralistic about other people when I >have so much Chinese-made stuff of my own.
The real problem is dealing with the fact that it is the antiquated Chinese authorities that cause the problems. The people themselves are generous and kind. I would prefer not to buy Chinese goods on the basis of human rights issues (particularly Tibet), but as Bob says, it is difficult in this day and age. Remember back in the 70s when every damn thing you picked up was made in Hong Kong? :-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=====| http://www.cottysnaps.com _____________________________
