Rae Rae and Grayson's mom -- thanks for posting about designer fakes $$ being funneled into terrorism. My first reaction was -- really?? But I figured you all must have heard something so I did some googling and sure enough! There are lots of reputable references showing that links have been found to both terrorism and organized crime. So, buying the fakes is supporting terrorism and organized crime. I never thought of that. I don't own any fakes but have to admit I had considered looking for one. I like the Coach bag but could not quite justify the $$. I will never consider a fake now. Thanks for the education! I guess it is a good moral lesson. Little wrongs can definately grow to be a BIG wrong. I knew it would not be a good idea to buy a fake as that would be cheating a big company out of their brand recognition. But when looking at a $600 bag vs a $100 bag -- greed tries to weasel in. Knowing that the money eventually finds its way into terror and crime pockets, will keep me from making the mistake. |