Larry, and all (caps for emphasis)
I have seen this on other car boards . . . . it has been offered that this
is poooooooop. Until someone comes up w/ a definitive "study" (I don't know
how we would know either) . . . .
On a somewhat similar note, I had heard that Target stores were donating big
$ (millions) to charities on a regular basis. I thought this good enough
reason to shop there as opposed to anywhere else BUT was unable to confirm.
We SHOULD support those who are generous to the "needy" - how do we verify
this?
David in Durango
(do something nice for someone today)
back to the regular programming . . . .
(Interesting note: Audi owners are outraged over the outcome of the figure
skating results and not a mention here, are we insensitive buffoons?)
peace, love and brown rice . . . .
>
> Interesting list of players
> ..............................................................
> .............................................................
> CNN Headline News did a short news listing regarding Ford and GM's
> contributions to the relief and recovery efforts in New York and
> Washington.
>
> The findings are as follows......
>
> 1. Ford- $1 million to American Red Cross matching employee
> contributions of the same number plus 10 Excursions to NY Fire Dept.
> The company also offered ER response team services and office
> space to
> displaced government employees.
>
> 2. GM- $1 million to American Red Cross matching employee
> contributions
> of the same number and a fleet of vans, suv's, and trucks.
>
> 3. Daimler Chrysler- $10 million to support of the children
> and victims
> of the Sept. 11 attack.
>
> 4. Harley Davidson motorcycles- $1 million and 30 new motorcycles to
> the New York Police Dept.
>
> 5. Volkswagen- Employees and management created a Sept 11 Foundation,
> funded initial with $2 million, for the assistance of the
> children and
> victims of the WTC.
>
> 6. Hyundai- $300,000 to the American Red Cross.
>
> 7. Audi- Nothing.
>
> 8. BMW- Nothing.
>
> 9. Daewoo- Nothing.
>
> 10. Fiat- Nothing.
>
> 11. Honda- Nothing despite boasting of second best sales
> month ever in
> August 2001
>
> 12. Isuzu- Nothing.
>
> 13. Mitsubishi- Nothing.
>
> 14. Nissan- Nothing.
>
> 15. Porsche- Nothing. Press release with condolences via the Porsche
> website.
>
> 16. Subaru- Nothing.
>
> 17. Suzuki- Nothing.
>
> 18. Toyota- Nothing despite claims of high sales in July and August
> 2001.* Condolences posted on the website.
>
> Whenever the time may be for you to purchase or lease a new vehicle,
> keep this information in mind. You might want to give more
> consideration to a car manufactured by an American-owned and/or
> American based company. Apart from Hyundai and Volkswagen,
> the foreign
> car companies contributed nothing at all to the citizens of
> the United
> States. It's OK for these companies to take money out of this
> country,
> but it is apparently not acceptable to return some in a time
> of crisis.
>
> I believe we should not forget things like this. Say thank
> you in a way
> that gets their attention. Pass it on.
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