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there seems to be way more made of this issue than I had ever anticipated - and by more posters than need be

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Yes, those that push the "perceived issue" really either do not understand business economics or are trying their simplistic "bashing" techniques out, whether it is called "soft bashing" or otherwise...for the benefit of those that don't understand business economics, here's a good read...

http://www.sfu.ca/~mvolker/biz/equity.htm

Thanks for the response jp....
Have a good weekend all...