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PC BOYCOTT

    16-Jul-95 22:54:00
Sb: #180393-PC BOYCOTT
Fm: Terry Locke 70253,1136
To: Joe MacRae 76702,1302
Joe, Do you think you could throw a little more of that attitude and arrogance around, I think that's what prompted my statement in the beginning. Back to the point, While you're right about many things you said, I still concur that there's a little more than a little profit margin here. You think that's OK,…fine but not everyone accepts getting ripped off as easily as you do. I know, I know, capitalism..yyyeeess. Capitalism is great but these companies have actually turned into small governments of their own. They use lobbying power to get what they want; zoning changes, research regulations bent, kickbacks from government agencies for special BETA dup's. Ahh lobbying That's another cost that these unselfish, poor guys are trying to cover. No I'm not giving a sermon on the next coming or anything but you can't be serious with your attitude about these major corporations and your figures. And I'd be willing to bet that you paid more in Federal Income Tax this year than they did in corporate taxes. Intel, IBM, it doesn't matter who, they do cover their costs quite well. Well enough to pay their CEO's 10 million plus salaries. Hmmm, I wonder what poor old John Q. Technician makes. You know, the guys doing all that research. Perhaps you can explain why SGI charges $8,000.00 more for a workstation that a risc based NT station with even more processing power? Are they just good guys too, Joe, just trying to make a few pennies? Why don't you get real, Joe!!!!! . And Joe, just so you can sleep well tonight, yes I do have a BA. It's been very pleasant speaking with you, Joe. Read a book.