EvaL:You're right. I was 12 in 1981 when the Reagan Administration funded the mujahids (some of whom became Taliban).
One in partticular who founded/leads 'that organization "the Base"'
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EvaL:You're right. I was 12 in 1981 when the Reagan Administration funded the mujahids (some of whom became Taliban).
I second Doc Intrepid. They're a small company but they make good products and have good customer service (at least, that's been my experience). Leaving politics aside, I've also heard good things about Salvo, although Halcyon has a slightly larger line of products than Salvo.Doc Intrepid:Halcyon is one (among other) manufacturer(s) who are small, who are progressive, who employ local workers in areas where few other employers exist, and who serve a relatively small percentage of divers. Plus, they make good gear. So check them out, you bleeding heart liberal wacko!
http://www.halcyon.net/
Like buying Toyota's and shopping at Walmart?EvaL:It beats me that so many people are still either apathetic or conveniently "ignorant" about these clearcut issues of the impacts of our actions.
I buy from Salvo for two reasons ... they've got a great product, and they've got top-notch customer service. It's a plus that Barry and Corey are great people to deal with.mrjimboalaska:Like buying Toyota's and shopping at Walmart?
I own Halcyon gear and love the quality, finding local products, or at least U.S. Based goods is hard at times, but can be done. I'm looking at salvo at the moment, maybe I'll buy from them in the future......
1_T_Submariner:...Free Market will dictate wages and prices. Artificially inflating either or the government regulation of either will eventually cause problems...
1_T_Submariner:...The wages, benefits of the workers that make the equipment should be based on skill, knowledge etc...
...if you don't treat them word will get out (or should). The company will also have a hard time keeping them and maintaining quality.
Thalassamania:...we need to define the terms of "socially or environmentally responsible."
KazooDiver:...I am sure that there are members of some of the manufactures that are members or at least read through this board that could comment on this topic...
Crazy Fingers:Sorry, but I can't afford to spend 3 times as much on something... I barely make ends meet as it is... It's either support them or support myself.
Thalassamania:The problem is that if you don't pay for it now, we will all have to pay for it later. Is that fair?
Meng_Tze:Somebody is paying for it somewhere, some time, somehow
It is the Tao of things
EvaL:You're right. I was 12 in 1981 when the Reagan Administration funded the mujahids (some of whom became Taliban).... It beats me that so many people are still either apathetic or conveniently "ignorant" about these clearcut issues of the impacts of our actions.
NWGratefulDiver:...BTW - don't know how long your sig line will be allowed to stay up...
Xman:If memory serves me correctly there are three factories in the world making regulators...