Engraved Invitation to Independent Dealers

Please comment upon Whirlpool's recent actions, and the "current and widening breach between the independent dealers and Whirlpool". NOTE: We would like you to be "named sources", but "unnamed sources" are acceptable considering who we are discussing and what they may mean to your business. Whichever you choose, you need to identify yourselves to the editors of ApplianceAdvisor.com, and include a phone number for purposes of confirmation.