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rvandam · 05-12-2005, 11:01 AM

Why is everyone getting so worked up about whether your truck is 'from'/'built in' the USA?

We live in a global economy, a direct effect (and a positive one in my opinion) of the US spreading capitalism and democracy around the globe. We don't mind using foreign VCR's, cellphones, etc, but somehow cars/trucks are different? I buy whatever is the best value. If two products are equal in bang for the buck, and one is from the US, I'll buy the one from the US. If not, I'll buy whichever is best. If my Titan was 100% foreign-made, I'd still buy it.

I don't see why I should keep financing the UAW welfare system at GM if nobody blinks an eye when my type of job (software development) is 'outsourced'. It sucks, but at the same time it forces us to do better.

Now, if our children will be able to do that with our current education system, that's a whole other can of worms...

BTW, little statistic from Michigan, the home of the big three:
<<Only one in four believes a good education is essential for getting ahead in life>> the words 'rude awakening' come to mind...

here's the link

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rvandam Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 675 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Why is everyone getting so worked up about whether your truck is 'from'/'built in' the USA? We live in a global economy, a direct effect (and a positive one in my opinion) of the US spreading capitalism and democracy around the globe. We don't mind using foreign VCR's, cellphones, etc, but somehow cars/trucks are different? I buy whatever is the best value. If two products are equal in bang for the buck, and one is from the US, I'll buy the one from the US. If not, I'll buy whichever is best. If my Titan was 100% foreign-made, I'd still buy it. I don't see why I should keep financing the UAW welfare system at GM if nobody blinks an eye when my type of job (software development) is 'outsourced'. It sucks, but at the same time it forces us to do better. Now, if our children will be able to do that with our current education system, that's a whole other can of worms... BTW, little statistic from Michigan, the home of the big three: <<Only one in four believes a good education is essential for getting ahead in life>> the words 'rude awakening' come to mind... here's the link __________________ Red Alert 2006 Titan Crew Cab LE 4x2 Big Tow Last edited by rvandam; 05-12-2005 at 11:06 AM.