[Slyfox]

You'd think that Doris Christopher would have thought about what pro-abort Buffet would be doing with the profits. Too bad she didn't do what Diane Keaton did in 'Baby Boom' and decide to keep the business she had built from scratch.

[nickcarraway]

I was wondering why she would sell to him, too.

[2Smart2BLiberal]

Actually, the main reason Doris chose to sell TPC is because neither of her daughters want to take over the company and she realizes how important the long-term existence of Pampered Chef is to many, many families who rely on it for income, myself included. Doris is in her late 50's and wanted the company to continue to prosper indefinitely. I believe that in her mind, she did the wisest thing possible. I think the abortion issue took her by surprise.

I gave this whole Warren Buffett thing a lot of thought when it first surfaced last year and decided that my family has been immeasurably blessed by Pampered Chef. I'm able to stay home with my children, which would not be AT ALL possible without that income. Further, if all Christians left Pampered Chef, who would be left? What kind of witness would that be? God is in control of this company, Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, and the future. WB may have plans for his money once he's gone, but ultimately, God is in control.

Personally, I think it's more effective to take action against abortion in concrete ways in our own backyard -- donating money to crisis pregnancy centers and pro-life organizations, campaigning and voting for pro-life candidates, even adopting. Not buying a Blizzard may make one feel a little self-righteous for a moment, but in the bigger picture, it's meaningless.

When I was researching this issue, I found it totally weird that the richest people on the planet are so into this global population control thing -- Buffett, the Packards (Hewlitt-Packard), Ted Turner, even Bill Gates. What on earth are these people afraid of??

[q_an_a]

The company will tank. the old owner will take it back for a fraction of its original price or start a new one when the non compete is over.

But you are right on about knowing your buyer. The seller forgot that her fortune came from all those church ladies, my wife goes to their parties or orders regularly, will find something else to sell. She should have been thinking that evil comes in all shapes.