91.   The cigarette companies have always argued that nicotine is simply an incidental part of a natural product.

92.   The canoe company argued it could sell more trips if the water did not have a history of pollution.

93.   The companies also argued unsuccessfully that they should have received additional attorneys fees in the case.

94.   The companies argue the name recognition gives AGL an unfair advantage.

95.   The companies argued that consumers need a prescription to get contact lens and should have to go to a doctor for that.

96.   The companies argued that their profit margins were declining.

97.   The companies had argued before the labor board that the strike was over purely economic issues, which are not subject to unfair labor practice rulings.

98.   The companies have argued that such protections, which are included in the proposed agreement, are essential to their financial stability.

99.   The company also argued that the workers could deal with the company more easily without a union.

100.   The company also argues that giving retirement money to a worker who may come back could jeopardize the tax-exempt status of all its retirement plans.