I think it's EXTREMELY important that we think about what we're buying before we buy ANYTHING. Think about where it came from, what it's made from, what kind of effect it's having on the ENVIRONMENT and on OTHERS AROUND US.

What we buy does not only affect us, it affects everyone else in the world. We can only keep our heads buried in the sand for so long.

(btw, I'm agreeing with most of your comments, mercat!)