"hk" wrote in message
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As for the corporations, well, when the shirt factory was in New Haven,
and the shirts were selling for under $10 and being sewn by U.S. workers,
the workers were paid more than the Chinese workers are paid now, and
these days the shirts sell for $100 each. Corporate gouging.


Obviously, you don't own any Gant stock.

I mentioned before, when my family lived in Woodbridge, CT, Steve Gant (Gant
owner's son) was in my class at Amity. I knew him fairly well as we both
played football, he doing very well, me don't so well. Anyway, Gant
(which was a private, family owned business at the time) was eventually sold
in 1967. Right now it is a Swedish company, listed on the Stockholm Stock
Exchange.

Which brings up an point I'd like to make that differentiates us.

I believe in a free market system with government regulations designed to
prevent corruption or activities that pose a threat to national security.
Other than that, it should be Supply and demand, because it works. If Gant
shirts have become too expensive for the majority, it opens up opportunities
for new businesses manufacturing shirts at lower prices .... much like Gant
did back in the 60's. We don't need the federal government sticking their
noses into business to make sure Gant shirts are affordable by all.

That's what cracks me up. Both political philosophies, Left and Right,
support "empowering people". In theory, the Right empowers by minimizing
government interference. allowing people to aspire to whatever level of
interest, business and financial success they desire, based on their
individual level of motivation.

The Left "empowers" by attempting to level the playing field, demanding
equal or similar benefits, rewards and lifestyle for everyone by penalizing
those with more than average ambition.

Eisboch