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Re: Question for the Conservatives out there
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Thu, 10 Jun 2004 20:13:37 GMT
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> > I see too many parents working very long hours (to the detriment
> > of their health, marriage & family) so that they may buy items
> > they don’t need as they fear not conforming. Twenty years ago a
> > “family day out” would be a walk in the countryside, now we go
> > shopping and engage in debt fed “conspicuous consumption”.
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> > We work harder, longer and take less holidays... this is not progress!
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> Agreed. It's one aspect of capitalism that needs work. But I
> thought the EU had it good. I know my French co-workers are all
> planning their extensive summer holidays right now.
I think France has the most hols in the EU(?). I only get 6 weeks + 10 days
public holiday. ;)
Scott A
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