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To: richard surckla who wrote (74799)	6/22/2001 10:39:17 AM
From: Skeeter Bug	Respond to of 93625

>>Why a electric bulb... we already have candles?<< there is a quantitative difference here. you are being silly. >>Why a gas engine vehicle... we already have a horse and buggy?<< again, quantitative difference. >>Why a television... we already have radio?<< different animals, not the same animal that is 1% more efficient to the customer. >>Why a zipper... we already have buttons?<< you're being silly. quantitative difference. >>Why a gas stove... we already have a coal and wood stove?<< same as above. >>Why a _____... we already have a _____?, etc., etc., etc., etc.<< the question is quite valid when the cost of the first blank is much more than the benefit provided. >>Let's play fill in the blanks!<< man, and to think i thought i might get a cogent argument ;-) <<