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Nothing like a good old Grizwald reference :) -- Jamie Looking for some good music? www.brotherspast.com www.lotusvibes.com "Sarandipidy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >No, that makes it *not* a ripoff. It might be expensive, but worth it, but > >it can't be both a ripoff and worth something. > > > > well, imagine that you are in a secluded desert town and stranded with a > broken-down car (like in national lampoon's vacation, for example). the only > mechanic in town charges you *well* over the price to fix the car at any normal > gas station. he ripped you off--because he took advantage of you--but in some > ways, it was worth it, wasn't it? a 20 dollar price on a parking space is > taking advantage of the consumer, but that doesn't mean it isn't worth spending > the *money* anyway. something can still be a "ripoff" situation, but worthwhile > in the long run, like clark's car. > > sara > > "take care of all your memories," said my friend mick, "for you cannot relive > them. and remember when you're out there tryin' to heal the sick that you must > always first forgive them." > > www. livejournal.com/users/lightup_tea > >
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