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Originally Posted by perrjojo
Of course I understand the need for trade with other countries and do not suggest we only make products in the USA. And, YES, I would rather pay more for an American item that gives jobs to tax paying Americans.. Maybe that makes me weird?  |
No, Perrjojo, preferring American-made doesn't make you weird...it makes you smart. And anyone who thinks that some Chinese-made items are just as good as American-made ...well, let's not comment but compare:
I remember refrigerators that lasted 20+ years...toasters and coffee makers made to last years..
...cat and dog food that didn't contain melamine and poison your pets...
Toothpaste that didn't contain DEG (a chemical found in anti-freeze)...Toys that weren't coated in lead-based paint...tilapia, cod and shrimp not loaded with hormones and unsafe bacteria that even the Chinese refuse to eat it.
For me, it's not about cheap labor but also about health and safety issues...not just for the buyer but also the "cheap laborer."
For those of you just now starting to wonder where all the American-made products went...for those who support free trade...you do realize that China will not allow items sold in their country by foreign companies unless that company builds the factory in China. Imagine if we turned that around and required China to develop factories in America...
I'll get off my soapbox now...for me, the good old "safe" days of American-made is what made America good.
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