Quote Originally Posted by cajunscot View Post
Point of clarification: it's not her product. Mr. Gillis designed it. She only bought the rights to it, and given her statements, it doesn't sound like she cares very much about the symbolism behind it. Yes, LL Bean should have been more careful, but she's no "angel" either.

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Wait a minute here! Following that line of reasoning publishing houses and movie production companies who purchase the rights to stories so they can produce the book or the movie (and make a profit) "aren't angels" either.

The wheels of commerce are driven by profit, not altruism. There are producers who have an emotional commitment to their product, but it's certainly not a requirement! You're not somehow evil just because you're an entrepreneur... just ask any of our sponsors or members who sell their wares.