News f2s wrote:
Well, this has been a fascinating debate. I've enjoyed listening
in, and I'm really glad you've shifted the debate from personal
attack to digging for the causes of difference.

Do I detect a hint of sarcasm?

I apologize for going on at such length about the issue of
corproate kleptocracy. It's an important issue but this is
supposed to be a boating forum after all... maybe it's on
topic in consideration of how one affords a boat?


... I've learnt a lot.
I guess it should have had a thread title of 'corporate
governance'. On balance, I guess I understand Dave's points a
little better - but thanks guys,

Hey any time

Regards
Doug King

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I apologize for going on at such length about the issue of
corproate kleptocracy. It's an important issue but this is
supposed to be a boating forum after all... maybe it's on
topic in consideration of how one affords a boat?

One affords a boat the same way working stiffs afford monster trucks.
You gotta have it, you have it. Regardless.

(Living on Social Security with 37 foot sailboat)