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To: c.horn who wrote (351)	4/22/2001 6:40:43 PM
From: Kenneth V. McNutt	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 2279

<<But when a country pulls a stunt like this on us they can KMA if they think I'm going to personally buy anything from them. It may not be a big deal in the grand scheme of things but my conscience is clear.>> Right on c.Horn. You are not alone. Ken

To: c.horn who wrote (351)	4/24/2001 11:11:13 PM
From: Angler	Respond to of 2279

I still think that the U.S. Gov't should lead the way and only buy American at least for Stateside issue. The bidding process should specify this and at least give 25% reciprocity preference to mfgrs. or contractors offering American produced goods. This makes good economic sense. Because of my occupational responsibilities I only hear Rush infrequently on a weekly basis. It is getting to the point where many items include Chinese made components, and it is almost impossible to avoid purchase of some complex products with foreknowledge. The danger lies in the fact that we will have become as dependent on the Orient for critical mfgd. goods as we are on OPEC for oil. Militarily this would be unacceptable. But China represents the cheapest massive dependable and efficient labor outsource in the world However one must always remember that those who trade together finally reason together otherwise we are just conglomerates of tribes in this shrinking Globe viewing each other with suspicion and threats. What decisions individual citizens take to restrict their purchases is their right in our free society, perhaps, leading our adversaries to see the error of their ways? Getting American womanhood to ignore colors, styles, prices and looks in catologues and shops while searching for less attractive substitute labels will certainly be a humungous effort IMO. But maybe after all the women of the world unite in decison making, our macho troubles will be over? Angler