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Subject: Re: Moderation.. Re: OT:Re: chessbase

Author: Bruce Moreland

Date: 17:12:58 03/27/01

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On March 27, 2001 at 16:12:59, Robert Hyatt wrote:

>On March 27, 2001 at 08:40:24, Albert Silver wrote:
>
>>On March 26, 2001 at 17:51:02, Robert Hyatt wrote:
>>
>>>That isn't the problem.  IE I hate Toshiba and will _never_ buy another of
>>>their products for any reason.
>>
>>Same here. I have a Toshiba Pentium 100 notebook paperweight that Toshiba
>>refuses to fix (and I'd pay for the fixing, so that's not the issue). Why?
>>Because it was bought over 4 years ago and I no longer have the receipt, but
>>unless I can _prove_ I am not a thief, they won't touch it. That isn't an
>>interpretation of the reason BTW, I was told that was the justification for
>>their position. NEVER again.
>>
>>                                      Albert
>>
>
>I would suggest a nice letter to the US FTC (Federal Trade Commission).  This
>clearly violates the constitutional presumption of innocence.  Would suit me if
>Toshiba's import license was permanently suspended.  No more of my business,
>ever.  Right now I am happy as a lark with Sony...
>
>Better machine.  Better people.  Better attitude.

The Bill of Rights doesn't necessarily apply to the conduct of private entities
(people).  For instance, you have free speech out on the sidewalk, but if I
don't like what you say while you are in my place of business, I can throw you
out.

bruce




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