Yes it is. Simply because you don't like it doesn't mean it isn't more cost effective and efficient, hence progressive.

Not sure what you are advocating, pay more simply because "you should"? How is that intelligent?

"Look kids, don't use a calculator..use an Abacus and pencil & paper"
"Don't buy your food from a supermarket, find a small grocer and buy from them, sure it is more and you had to go farther but 'it helps'"

I understand the concern, question the logic. Unless you are just chattering?

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