Re: Buying American (was: Jobs, or lack thereof)

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These arguments make my point.  The auto world has already been through the
same problems H1 is designed to conquer.  After 40 years of agonizing
transition the auto industry is now a world industry.  Hopefully that is
where we are headed although 40 years from now I hope to be running from a
jealous husband, not writing RPG.



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Booth Martin   http://www.MartinVT.com
Booth@MartinVT.com
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From: Fisher, Don
Date: Tuesday, October 08, 2002 12:01:19 PM
To: 'nelson-br@pop.inil.com'; 'Booth@MartinVT.com'
Subject: Buying American (was: Jobs, or lack thereof)

Okay guys. What constitutes "buying American"? Disregarding for the moment
that we are not the only country in America, what is an "American" product?

Honda and Toyota have invested billions in plants, equipment, and personnel
here in the United States. The Honda Accord that is sold here is also built
here. That is only one of countless examples. And what about the Fords,
GMs, and Chryslers (owned by a German company, by the way) that have most of
their parts assembled overseas? And how about the fact that many foreign
companies are effectively controlled or owned outright by American
companies? Volvo, Jaguar, and Saab are owned by Ford and GM.

Cars, of course, are just part of the equation. There are many products
marketed by American companies that are not actually built here. Furniture,
incidentally, is one of the worst offenders.

Just something to think about.

Donald R. Fisher, III
Project Manager
The Roomstore Furniture Company
(804) 784-7600 extension 2124
DFisher@roomstoreeast.com

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As for cars, 2 Fords & 3 GM's the oldest being an 83 Cadillac Eldorado that
I'm restoring for my beautiful wife.
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if he had any questions as to why the Nelson family avoids purchasing
foreign products. His response: "Not anymore".
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