There isn't even a shortage. That's what is so sick about it. In many states it's illegal to raise prices more than 10% during emergencies and I heard they considered prosecuting. I think they should, trying to gouge people in a time like this is despicable. Fortunately around here it didn't happen.
-Craig > -----Original Message----- > From: T Berk [SMTP:tberk@MINDSPRING.COM] > Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2001 4:58 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: The Greedy Bastards (was ripples of disaster) > > No. > > Keep the prices the same, close when you have no more and be a good > neighbor. > > Those stations that raise prices based on what will be a TEMPORARY > shortage should be boycotted, now and then. > > Criminal prosecution should be investigate. > > There is a difference in covering your cost vs making a profit off of > the misery of others. > > TBerk |
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