11.26.08
Unbelievable
So, my 19 month old son received his first credit card offer today. Many things crossed my mind as I struggled with myself over the option of actually filling it out for him. The biggest concern was their (lack of any) screening process. Can you imagine the amount of paper we could save, the fuel for carting all the junk mail and time we all spend sorting through it if companies would only target their mailings to those that are likely to be interested and (my choice) if companies had to get an opt-in confirmation before bombarding you with junk mail.
Al I could think was: unbelievable. As long as there is money to be made there will be no move to protect our privacy or the environment.
And with that thought I switch to wishing everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday. In this time of economic unrest and uncertainty we should all take a moment to reflect on those things we do have in our lives that are constant & priceless.
