How much would you spend

[RICHARD]

Everyone has a vice.

I have a 'bag' vice too.

It's all about duffle bags and backpacks.

I have three packs and I want more- I just have to stop because I don't need an "Everest Signature Model" or the 1300 cubic inch carrier from the North Face.

I want them and probably could afford to have two more-If it does help the economyhould I buy another??

If it helps keep some poor person at work sewing leather and nylon together?
The people that pack, ship and deliver the items that we lust over can still draw a paycheck?

The profit margin may be a little slanted in the favor of the company, but unless the company is a total scam like Nike or has violated a personal ethic of mine........

For the longest time I would 'jerk a knee' to any company that I thought was monopolizing (sp?) services or things I needed....I can't really tell Mircosoft to bite me-I just don't do Apples.

Because I LOVE a good conversation......Why a leather purse?

I don't like crocodiles or snakes, but, would never thing about wearing/carrying one.

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My brother comes over and rolls his eyes when he sees the "kitteh frenzy" I am going through.

The snide comments are slowly becoming more infrequent, but who is he to tell me how to spend my money? Especially when when it comes to my little friends?

I may share your vice but you have one that is probably more extreme than mine.

Rock on.


BTW,

I spent 175 dollars on a concert ticket and all I have is the memory.

At least you will have someplace to put your stuff.

[Twisterdog]

Considering the nature of this particular thread, and the admissions of a few people within it, I find the quoted statement a bit misplaced. I think it's akin to someone coming into Pet Talk, knowing the forum is probably full of pet lovers, and saying that it's ethically wrong to have a pet or multiple pets (rescued or not) which require food, shelter and medical care when there are people starving, too. There aren't many who haven't purchased frivolous items or gone out for a nice meal, or even purchased a bumper for their car as opposed to donating to charity or helping those in need. It doesn't mean they're unethical people.

I was honestly getting ready to say just about the same thing in reply to that post. Then I read it again ... it does say "I'd find it ethically wrong..." so, saying "I would ...", not "You should ...". So technically, she is just stating her own personal opinion. It does come off as a bit judgemental and heavy-handed, perhaps, though.