On Wed, 08 Jun 2005 08:59:32 -0400, Dave Hall
wrote:

That is why competition is so important for a free market economy.
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Actually in a free market society I often find that the manufacturer
that has deep pockets has distinct advantages over smaller less
affluent manufacturers. They can afford to sell at rediculously low
profit margins to drive competition out or to control who gets into
the market.

james