"Rich" wrote in message

Of all the products out there that represent immitations but improved
immitations on original products, why would Meade be stigmatized and
others not? I remember a few people crying that the G5 was a copy of
the Vixen SP mount, but given the numbers of the G5s sold, most people
had no problem accepting it.


I think its because Al Nagler is a real person to American amateurs. That
adds a human dimension to any perceived injustice. With faceless
corporations its just business.

Ed T.