Well, I admire your dedication to ideals even though I am a little dubious at the perceived gain.
There is no gain I believe :D
stir the pot of resentment and retaliation.
I think the first is already established - the retaliation is yet to come.
If asked for my opinion, I give my opinion - she should know that by now so - if scared of the answer, don't ask :)
How did the greeting card industry ever get so much power and influence in our lives?
The whole world is driven by consumption and as a result, we have the crappy conditions we have. No one creates, everything is disposable.