They talk about Jobs.Jobs,Jobs and never realize that unless we become a country that not only consumes goods/services but produces goods/services, the unemployment rate will continue to grow..We must become a major force once again in producing goods...The question is how can we do it?
We have to be proactive and get our government and private industry to invest in our industry so that we can be a compettive force in the Global marketplace...We need the power structure in our county to help in this effort...Our legislators must be on notice that we need the kind of relief they have given to Wall St. and the Banks...Labor unions have to reevaluate their wage demands in order for us to be competitive...We need special loans and tax deductions for companies manufacturing apparel & textiles in the USA...
A final point -- just as foreign automobile manufactures are assembling and sourcing materials for their automobiles in the USA, why not have foreign manufacturers of apparel/textiles who market their goods in the US,A, be encouraged to produce their merchandise in our country? ..
How about encouraging American makers to include "Made in America labels"
Best,
GJS
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