[Vision2020] Concientious Spending
John Danahy
jdanahy@turbonet.com
Sun, 9 Nov 2003 11:52:34 -0800
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First of all, this is Laurie Danahy writing, not John. John & I share =
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home e-mail. =20
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I agree with Melynda's definition of boycott, which is a useful tool for
political change, especially at a community, statewide, national or
international level. I also believe that individuals have a right to
support or not support businesses for reasons based on their personal =
belief
systems. In a free and open society is acceptable to share those =
reasons
with others, who then have a choice whether to agree or disagree. In =
some
cases this support/nonsupport will be aimed at effecting change in the
institution involved, in other cases it is truly a matter of preference.
Just as I have the write to vote for my preferred candidate, I can vote =
with
my cash for the businesses I would most like to have succeed. These =
choices
are usually based on an individual effort to live one's life according =
to
the dictates of conscience, beliefs and interests. =20
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For example, some of the businesses, I like to patronize include.
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* A bakery that entered the market when there were no other "stand =
alone"
bakeries, and that has provided excellent, reasonably priced goods for =
both
individual and community group efforts
* A locally owned wine and cheese store that has a history of providing
helpful, knowledgeable service and good value products of quality, and =
has
donated time, energy, and resources to community efforts=20
* A locally owned book store that provides a warm welcome and a =
diversity of
materials, and that offers ongoing support for arts and intellectual
pursuits within the community
* A local department store with long-term employees and owners that have
been actively involved not only in contributing money to community =
programs
but in serving on the boards of those programs.
* A print shop franchise owned by people who are active volunteers in
community youth projects
* Other local, national and international businesses and non-profits =
whose
efforts, practices, and affiliations are congruent, to the best of my
knowledge, with my belief system. =20
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Some of the businesses I avoid or use on a more limited basis include.
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* Large chains with poor records of employee treatment
* Hardware stores that ignore women standing at the counter
* Businesses affiliated with organizations that are not congruent, to =
the
best of my knowledge, with my personal belief system.
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I believe everyone has the right to make similar choices. =20
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Laurie Danahy
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<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>First of all, this is Laurie Danahy writing, not =
John.
John & I share the home e-mail. </span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>I agree with Melynda’s definition of boycott, =
which is
a useful tool for political change, especially at a community, =
statewide,
national or international level. I also believe that individuals =
have a
right to support or not support businesses for reasons based on their =
personal
belief systems. In a free and open society is acceptable to share =
those reasons
with others, who then have a choice whether to agree or disagree. =
In some
cases this support/nonsupport will be aimed at effecting change in the
institution involved, in other cases it is truly a matter of =
preference. Just
as I have the write to vote for my preferred candidate, I can vote with =
my cash
for the businesses I would most like to have succeed. These =
choices are usually
based on an individual effort to live one’s life according to the
dictates of conscience, beliefs and interests. </span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>For example, some of the businesses, I like to =
patronize
include…</span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>* A bakery that entered the market when there were no =
other “stand
alone” bakeries, and that has provided excellent, reasonably =
priced goods
for both individual and community group efforts</span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>* A locally owned wine and cheese store that has a =
history
of providing helpful, knowledgeable service and good value products of =
quality,
and has donated time, energy, and resources to community efforts =
</span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>* A locally owned book store that provides a warm =
welcome
and a diversity of materials, and that offers ongoing support for arts =
and
intellectual pursuits within the community</span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>* A local department store with long-term employees =
and owners
that have been actively involved not only in contributing money to =
community
programs but in serving on the boards of those =
programs.</span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>* A print shop franchise owned by people who are =
active
volunteers in community youth projects</span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>* Other local, national and international businesses =
and
non-profits whose efforts, practices, and affiliations are congruent, to =
the
best of my knowledge, with my belief system. =
</span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Some of the businesses I avoid or use on a more =
limited
basis include…</span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>* Large chains with poor records of employee =
treatment</span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>* Hardware stores that ignore women standing at the =
counter</span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>* Businesses affiliated with organizations that are =
not
congruent, to the best of my knowledge, with my personal belief =
system.</span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>I believe everyone has the right to make similar
choices. </span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Laurie Danahy</span></font></p>
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