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I disagree with the statement. Of course I think progress is good and I know progress makes our lives more comfortable to live. But I don't think progress is always good. Many pioneers in every field such as a car industry try hard to make more desirable cars. But we, ordinary people, don't welcome their efforts all the time. Sometimes we choose to buy an old type used car, instead of new ones.

In Japan recently, NISSAN, one of our biggest motor companies made a new car, called MARCH. MARCH is a new type car, which we don't need a key to open its door. The door recognizes the owner's fingerprint, and when the owner touches, the door opens. This is amazing and many people in my country welcome this new technology in a car field.

On the other hand, someone, including me, don't necessarily welcome this new technique. Of course we know that it is convenient for drivers to be able to open a door without key. The system can also reduce crimes. That is, car theafs can't use their ordinary technique of opening a door key any more. In this sense, the fingerprint system might be welcomed. But I prefer a cheaper one without any optional systems. If NISSAN can reduce its cost by cutting the fingerprint system, for example, ten thousands dollars, I welcome that.

In conclusion, I think progress is good, buy progress is not always good. We ordinaly people don't necessarily welcome all the new technology. Sometimes we choose a cheaper one, though it might be inconvenient to some extent. So companies should observe the balance between technologies and prices carefully. Only progress can't bring them best profits.