We interupt our normal broadcasting of our own spiritual crisis to tell you about Misfortune 500, a parody of sorts of the Fortune 500.

Yes, we realize that in the following post we are engaging in “transference” of the classical variety, wherein annoyance at one corporation is transferred to another. We know this. And, still, unperturbed by our pop psychological analysis of ourselves, we continue.

In today’s story, we focus on Coke, dear dear Coca-Cola. Was there ever a good reason to drink this stuff? Possibly if you wanted to erode the enamel off your teeth just for kicks.

But get this story about a facility in India (my own summary):

Basically, Coke came in with a plant to make soda in 2000, extracted millions of liters of water illegally (1.5 million liters a day) until the surrounding community had no water, and then pumped their own solid waste back into the dry wells.

God bless you, Coke.

But here’s the good news. Large groups of women protested and then Dr. Vandana Shiva got involved. And you really don’t want to mess with her. And the plant was shut down.

Nice going, Vandana.

And if I have to say this every day for the rest of my life, I will:

Your money counts.

Don’t spend it on people and organizations who do this sort of thing. Regardless of how much you like the taste.

For the full story, click here. For Vandana’s report, click here.