Fantastic post -- well spoken, and is really a key of understanding in being a conscientious aquarist. If we truly love the water, and our salt-injesting friends, then there really is no excuse to not understand the realities of the hobby, and spend your dollar RESPONSIBLY. Vendors with this kind of opinion should be put on a pedestal and heralded -- vote with your dollar people!
bjgf15: thank you for being part of the front line of defense for our reefs from our wonderful hobby. Next time I'm in Corpus, the wife and I will ABSOLUTELY make a stop by your shop and check out your wares -- just look for the long haired hippie-looking guy in a wheelchair... I'm usually pretty easy to spot