Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/10/26

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Subject: Re: [Leica] ridiculously enough off topic to ensure everyone readsit
From: Mark Rabiner <mrabiner@concentric.net>
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 16:47:08 -0700
 
S London wrote:
> 
> First off, I think that you're really treading on thin ice by decrying the
> rape of Mother Earth which takes place while producing the steel for a
><Snip> 
> In addition, Leica certainly has nothing to do with basic needs.  The entire
> construction of the camera is overengineered for its use, not to mention its
> lenses.  If we were going to do what was absolutely necessary to make
> photographs and no more, we'd all be using $10 drugstore cameras and
> donating the other $2000+ to charity.
> 
Of course you're right S! I'm glad I know that now!
I'm selling my Leica's immediately if not sooner and investing in Quaker Oats.
Mark Rabiner