Hello Robert, I do not feel that any sort of boycott is in order here. The manufacturers are, for the most part, doing the best they can given that they must deal with a relatively small market. What is needed is greater government subsidy as a way of lowering prices. In some cases, like when you need something for a specific work purpose, this is already happening. But I would argue that we the blind need some of this technology as badly as sighted folks need pen and paper if we are to live independently. Sorry to have gone so far afield of the subject matter of this list. Bob Hachey -----Original Message----- From: duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Robert Clark Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2006 11:31 AM To: duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [duxuser] Re: Most efficient medium-size braille embosser. I dont think we are victims of a capitolist system nor do I believe that a boycott of the vendors or manufacturers is the path we need to take. I do believe that the government is full of self serving politicians who steal our money. But until that changes, which it wont, we do have other resources. *---* *---* *---* *---* *---* Why does a slight tax increase cost you two hundred dollars and a substantial tax cut saves you thirty cents. Robert & Dreamer Doll (Guide Dawggie) Newport, Oregon N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup rclark0276@xxxxxxxxxxx http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/ * * * * This message is via list duxuser at freelists.org. * To unsubscribe, send a blank message with * unsubscribe * as the subject to <duxuser-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>. You may also * subscribe, unsubscribe, and set vacation mode and other subscription * options by visiting //www.freelists.org. The list archive * is also located there. * Duxbury Systems' web site is http://www.duxburysystems.com * * * * * * * This message is via list duxuser at freelists.org. * To unsubscribe, send a blank message with * unsubscribe * as the subject to <duxuser-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>. You may also * subscribe, unsubscribe, and set vacation mode and other subscription * options by visiting //www.freelists.org. The list archive * is also located there. * Duxbury Systems' web site is http://www.duxburysystems.com * * *