Planned obsolescence to sell new stuff. If the old lasts forever no one buys new. As newer machines are introduced, they must meet more strict emission standards so the government endorses this practice as well.
Stories like this need to be widely publicized. When John Q. Public stops buying the shit they pump out, mfg's will have to change their ways or go out of business.
At my age, my old Cubs will last my lifetime with a little TLC. No new crap for me, I'll stick with the old stuff.
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