Printer, ink-jet cartridge and price logic...

Those of you that are using a printer, especially one with ink-jet cartridges know the paradox; the refill is almost as expensive as the printer. Case in point, I looked at the HP website and could find a cheap printer for $29.99 while the matching replacement cartridge was priced at $27.99... This is an example of how crazy our society is going.

Closer to home, so to speak, I had to recently replace a failed water heater that only had 3 years of service. While the unit, still under warranty, was replaced at no charge, I had to fork the astronomical installation cost that was higher than the price of the brand-new unit. This insane situation is leading us into a wasteful, throw-away society. We used to joke about the Sheik that would get a new Cadillac when the gas tank of his old own would reach a dangerous low level. We aren't far from that level of insanity anymore...