"Stop Shopping" means just that, and "massive disruption", while painful, may nevertheless be necessary.
Michael
of NY
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Dec 20, 2007 22:59:04 PM
WWJB
Don't worry. The church of "stop shopping" is really just code for shopping with a conscience, and consuming more sustainably, which even the most conservative economist would hopefully be able to admit is healthier than pure un-checked consumer capitalism.
Happy holidays.
Rob Van
of NY
@
Dec 20, 2007 15:56:36 PM
So What Would Jesus Buy
Of course, shopping should not be done in excess to one's income and other worthwhile and important activities.
But stop shopping and be prepared for massive disruption to the economy and unemployment as workers are laid off in droves.
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Michael of NY @ Dec 20, 2007 22:59:04 PM
Rob Van of NY @ Dec 20, 2007 15:56:36 PM
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