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Old 05-02-2007, 11:37 AM   #23
Hime
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce View Post
That's a fairly common sentiment and usually draws nods of agreement.

But you know what? If my bank, insurance company, phone co or internet provider, starts crowing about sponsoring some music festival or marathon, I am peeved. That tells me they have excess profits they have to find a use for. They are spreading my money around without my consent. They are forcing me to support causes I might not believe in. They act like Bush.
Huh, I hadn't thought of that. I meant stuff like food stores/restaurants, clothing and shoes, etc. Mostly in my household my fiance chooses the sort of thing you mentioned -- insurance, bank, etc -- anyway.

I don't think you could say they're forcing you, though. If it really bothers you, couldn't you switch to a different service?
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