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Originally Posted by petrel

Not for me. I buy American whenever possible, even at considerably more expense. Especially for luxury/hobby items. The global economy might bolster certain stocks because of offshoring to increase the bottom line, but it does squat for our fellow Americans who need jobs. Having them work for the broken US manufacturer that is bought out is not the answer either.

What are we going to do when our country has no industry?

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dl...-moraine-plant

while i don't disagree - cheaper labor doesnt necessarily mean inferior product, i will concede that often it does...but there are factors in that force companies offshore.

The unions don't get a free pass - turning the same bolt for 60k+ (10+ years ago) with lifetime pensions and healthcare is NOT financially sustainable.

we need to ENCOURAGE and ENABLE innovation and manufacturing in the USA!