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In lugnet.general, Greg Perry writes:
> I experienced two LEGO "firsts" a couple of weeks ago - I visited the local
> Zany Brainy store for the first time to check out their LEGO selection and
> while there I discovered the first sets that I had seen stamped with the
> words I cringe at, "MADE IN CHINA".
>
> Before proceeding, let me say that I am not any kind of strident political
> activist or anyone of any particular high morals or principles. However,
> avoiding items that are "MADE IN CHINA" is the one "protest" act that I
> actively pursue. This is mainly due to the proddings of my much-more-aware
> wife who's interests are more humanitarian and political.
I'm in the same boat as you, Greg. I try to avoid products made in China,
not because of any quality questions, but because of the political and human
rights record of the country. Anyone remember Tiananmen Square? Sending
tanks against student protesters is not something I want to support. Falun
Gong? Tibet? Do these words mean anything to anyone?
The Chinese government has every right to do what they want inside their
borders, and we have every right to avoid supporting them.
I try to avoid certain U.S. companies for various reasons, too.
Unfortunately, some of them are difficult to avoid because of their
near-monopoly market presence... <sigh>
JohnG, GMLTC
(the views expressed here are not necessarily the views of the GMLTC, or the
views of my employer...)
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