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Written by Scott
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Sunday, 21 December 1997 |
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(Mark of JLF)
Sorry, again I do not understand the question. I do not believe the word “ethnobotanical,” meaning the historical use of plants by humans, has ever appeared in the catalog or advertising literature. I think I might have gotten this question by mistake; JLF sells experimental raw materials which we like to call “poisonous non-consumables.”
(ED)
Would you agree that it's only a matter of time before the ethnobotanical industry and its customers fall under the harsh glare of the media spotlight? If so, how do you plant on protecting yourself from the inevitable knee-jerk responses of, say, House Republicans and others who would gladly put JLF and like-minded companies out of business in exchange for a few ill-informed votes?
(Mark of JLF)
“Ethnobotanical industry?” You must be referring to the thousands of businesses that sell vegetables, culinary spices, medicinal herbs, cooking oil and/or brooms. I can't foresee anything putting that whole industry out of business, but then what do I know, I'm not a part of it and I shouldn't comment on topics I'm not educated about. I'm sure the author of this question had or has a reason for asking it, but I must admit it sounds crazy to me...
(ED)
Ever been sued for anything relating to use of misuse of JLF products?
(Mark of JLF)
Of course not! What would be the grounds? I assume the question is based on an uninformed perspective. In other words, the person that asked this question must not have seen the JLF catalog. I know of no other consumer-based retail catalog that goes to the lengths we do to accurately, responsibly and safely represent our products. This fact, combined with the required verbal-release, [JLF requires a phoned-in verbal release before they will send any products] well...Now anyone can file a civil suit (even if it's baseless); that's actually an irrelevant point. For a suit to have grounds, a tort must first be committed. Without a tort, this “theoretical plaintiff” (I say “theoretical” because I do not believe such a large idiot exists) would be shamefully tossed out the courtroom by the judge in front of the public and possibly counter-sued for malicious use of the courts. Last time I checked, we were not committing any torts or violating any business (or other) law, but thank you for asking.
(ED)
Why no problem, thank you. Do you honestly offer these items simply because you can (as your catalog states), or do you offer them to help promote and spread the rare species you sell?
(Mark of JLF)
AH! I see you have seen a catalog (an old one). Yes, JLF sells stuff because it can. In that sense, we do also promote and spread one rare species. The scientific name of that species is Freeman enterprisium. I believe that's in the family Capitalismaceae. (Whew! That was a serious near miss! You have no idea how close we just came to a long and serious philosophical lecture. We were all just rescued in the nick of time by our most clever hero, The Comedy Master).
(ED)
Have you ever heard about anyone being harmed or even killed from any misuse of the products you sell?
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