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Originally posted by matilda

Well, Michael, I’m glad you bring out that point. I want to let you know that I am taking very seriously your pronouncements. You are generally a very even-keeled person and for you to be so vehement on a subject grabs my attention, ergo, I will research your stance. At the same time, you must respect my need for absolute understanding of such a volatile position. I would like to ask you, since you’ve mentioned it, how does the "gullible portion of the public" bring about "fear of economic consequences" in large corporations? Their hamburgers are already priced out of the market.

Those members of the public that pay heed to PETA’s ridiculous pronouncements amount to a considerable number of customers. If they participate in the boycotts threatened by PETA then there’s a problem with the bottom line.