Bob...That Byte column was interesting.. FWIT, here was my reply to Jerry:
Jerry,
You had me with you for much of your column...until you got to part
about "no harm to consumers".. Oh, my goodness!
Jerry, if you went down to buy a new Lexus, and you wanted a nice
economical, 4-cylinder engine. And the Dealer said: "Fine, we will
sell you one, but you must also pay for a Super-98, 300-HP engine,
whether it meets your needs or not, and whether or not you ever
intend to use it".. And if this occurred because All auto dealers
were locked into an agreement to sell the Super-98 --If that were to
occur, MOST of us would consider that "harm to the consumer"
If you see it differently, you are entitled to your opinion, but I
hope that view never becomes widespread in the U.S., so long as we
intend to retain a system of free-enterprise Democracy.
OTHERWISE..keep up the good work, Jerry!
Good luck investing !
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