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Re: * Racism *

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From: Max
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1998 00:00
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> Le Tue, 22 Dec 1998 23:39:54 GMT, hugs@radiotelephone.net.PAS_DE_SPAM
> (* Huggy *) �crivait dans mtl.general:
> 
> >Future Shop sells exactly the identical product but in different
> >price.  Why ?  If you want to buy one with French manuals and
> >softwares, you have to pay higher price.     For instance, I saw 300
> >MHz computer (future shop brand) $1000 for English version, $1050 for
> >French version.  You have to pay $50 + Tax more  for getting French
> >version.   French version of computers are left unsold while English
> >ones aren't left as much.    This is contrary to our understanding of
> >"equility"or "bilingualism" in Canada.   If you object this type of
> >practice, it is the best thing not to buy anything from Future Shop.
> 
> This practice is not legal.  It is also the reason why the law 101
> was made.
> 
> Future Shop has a very poor language record and I won't buy anymore
> from them (like I did for a while now).
> 
> For those assholes who said anything to support this racist attitude,
> just go to hell.  
 Another bonehead from the backwoods! 
> Denis
> 
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From: Max <siverham@sympatico.ca>
Subject: Re: * Racism *
Date: 1998/12/23
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