On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 13:26:50 -0800, jps wrote:


Yeah, let's do a total boycott of all foreign goods! Enjoy your
walk...'cause you will not find an automobile made in the U.S. from parts
made only in the U.S. While you're at it, you better sew your own
shoes...'cause I doubt you'll find a pair made in the U.S. from materials
made only in the U.S.

You are an extremist. More selectivity along with a clear campaign led
by consumer advocates might really help our current situation.

I'm really curious if a large enough percentage of people would in fact
pay a little more for an American made product if that differentiation
were made evident.


Assuming that the American made product was not made by a union worker
who's under qualified for the job, and who's management can't fire
him. And if that worker was not on the rag about their favorite sports
team losing the night before, and adopting the "Hey, I'm not going to
buy this thing" attitude and other equally "creative" ways to get out
of putting in a full day's worth of QUALITY work for their overly
inflated wages. And if the cost difference was marginal, then I might
consider it.

Dave