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Tire of Greed
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Tire of Greed |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois 
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When companies cover up The dangers of their product That's costing consumers lives I speak here of Firestone Who's covered up for 9 years The fact their tires could kill Safety compromised for greed They took each s'ngle incident And they paid the people off Tied it with a GAG order So the public wouldn't know Safety is their number 1 And this is what they're claiming After the fact people died Because the tires were bad Vehicles flipping over After tires tore apart It was known in oth'r parts NEGLECT has killed the public Why so much greed for money Does it take the place of life They think it more important Than to warn of the danger <*\\\>< The will of God will never lead you, where the grace of God cannot keep you. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
It's a very sad situation....I guess that's why 'The love of money is the root of all evil'.....very sad.  Denise |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
They say that 'money makes the world go 'round... But if we leave everything to those with money, At what point does their greed and carelessness destroy the very planet we call home? Do we really want to take that chance? I found it a great pleasure to read you thoughts on this subject. I live in a place where you can watch the earth and her creatures crying out for help, everyday! I thank you for posting this......... Your powerful words were appreciated! Life is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
WhtDove~ Hey!  This is so sad......makes me sick. You wrote of this very well.... -SEALive,Love,Laugh :) ~SueB |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
one has to wonder if and how long the auto makers knew about it and ingnored the facts just to get cheaper tires It's good that you brought up the subject Rebecca ... It's time to place people above profit |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Yes very sad indeed! You have done well Angel Girl |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
So true Denise...in some cases it is. Sunny1, thanks for the response. It is really sad to watch what it can do in the wrong hands. It's a real sad day when Greed takes the place for caring about LIVES. Dumping toxic waste into rivers and oh man on and on it goes. God help em! Thanks Sue! It is sad...something I don't think I'll ever understand, is how people can be like that for the sake of money. I'd rather be poor and happy than rich and miserable! Good question Rex! They didn't bring that one up. But is the place Firestone to tell them too. It is time to place them above profit. You are 100% right! Thanks Angel girl! |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Selfcenterdness, whether it be an individual or a company, will lose sight of how precious life really is. I'd wonder if their own personal families have been riding on these same tires in these past months. The midwest will be the last to get replacements, would you ride around on these tires for another year to get free replacements? |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
very commendable job accomplished by you, WhtDove, on the subject here... I appreciate your feelings on the issue and thank you for sharing this piece... regards, sudhir |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
It's amazing that a company could do this and not get in trouble more!! Recall the tires, fire all the executives...and make sure the tires are destroyed not reused...I bet the sand down the name and sell them as used!  |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Sandgrain, I doubt if they knew these tires were killing people, that they let their own family use them. I wouldn't wait for a year to get replacement tires. But I would certainly save those for a year and bring them in. Thank you Sudhir! When things like this happen it really burns me up. They knew this was endangering lives, it had cost many, many lives. They chose to keep quiet. What other conclusion can we come to as why? Sharon I sure hope they don't sand it down and sell them reused! It is a shame that they take so little punishment for their actions. What are they really losing here but money? I'm sure the families of those who have lost their lives over this, don't feel it's strong enough either. |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
Becky...contrary to your statement via ICQ, this one don't suck. If anything, it's a vivid social commentary and a customer complaint, rolled into one. And you've hit the nail on the head...not just with Firestone, but with a whole gamut of big business, who act with impunity and who are untouchable, well, as long as they keep those contributions to the DNC coming in. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
ya know, Ford did the same thing with the Pinto...had a bolt that would puncture the gas tank if hit from behind...it sure does leave a bad taste... |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Ali thank you! Maybe we should bite back by not purchasing their tires. Passing shadows, it's a shame when they put people's lives in danger over money. It really is mind blowing to see how people can be so damn greedy. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Not only is it sad but so many people condone it by taking the money and they figure it is worth a few lives if they can make a damn dollar with it. Wonderful write and such a dramatic way to bring this to light. |
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