Boycott British products (i.e. Dyson)?

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Boycott British products (i.e. Dyson)?
Original Message Aug 24, 2009 11:58 am

There is talk of a boycott of British goods over the questionable release of the Lockerbie bomber Megrahi. Since Dysons are at least designed in Britain, I wonder if it will have any effect on them. Dyson might want to increase the size of the "made in Malaysia" stickers on their vacuums.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2603158/Americans-call-for-boycott-over-Lockerbie-bomber-Megrahi.html

Personally, I don't believe in punishing an entire nation for the stupidity of their government officials. We've certainly had our share of stupid politicians in the US.

*** Note that I am not implying that Dyson should be boycotted. I am only saying that a call to boycott British goods could have an effect on Dyson sales in the US. **

This message was modified Aug 24, 2009 by Severus

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CarmineD

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Re: Boycott British products (i.e. Dyson)?
Reply #43 Sep 26, 2009 9:10 am

For an update on this thread subject [albeit not related to vacuums, YET] here's the latest. Warning: Don't read if you choose, it's your decision.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125384761259439997.html

As long as Gadhafi and al-Megrahi are alive this will not go away.

Carmine D.

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