Re: Boycotts and fairness

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From: David Fox
Date: Sun, 17 Nov 1991 18:18

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I'd say a boycott can be thought of as a deterrent as well as
a weapon.  Speed limit enforcement is a similar deterrent: it
is not unfair for the police to stop a driver for speeding
even if there are other drivers going just as fast, or faster.
Similarly, it is "fair" to boycott a particular company even if
other companies are just as guilty.  Its just not even-handed.

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