I think the issue of taxing imports goes the wrong way. I for one do not want
to pay more for "stuff". - also think most people will say they will pay more
but the amount they will actually pay would not cover the additional cost. If
caterpillar is going to competitive around the world they need to source parts
from where it makes economic sense. If they have to buy american parts, their
prices will be uncompetitive and they will loss global market share. My guess
is they now sell more outside the USA than inside. If they loss sales overseas,
this will lead to even fewer jobs here.
We should be pushing to make sure that other countries keep their markets open
so we can compete.
Steve
------Original Message------
From: kgb@frontiernet.net
Cc: spridgets
Cc: an5 sprite
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Edward Demming
Sent: Jan 19, 2011 7:38 PM
I agree that a return to Demming's methods would probably lead to an
improvement in the quality of American built products, but I doubt that
corporate greed would allow it.
What I believe is necessary is to impose a ridiculously high import tax on any
American firm that produces its goods in another country. Import taxes to
nations that are selling us their own goods could be more moderate, and
generous tax breaks offered to corporations that perform all of their
manufacturing within the US, using at least 90% American made equipment and
parts.
My plan would increase job availability and pride in being able to claim
American made. Once again, corporate greed would prevail, as upper management
has grown accustomed to receiving salaries 3 - 500 times that of the people
doing the actual work. Until something can be done about this, our country is
doomed to become a third world nation, and it will probably happen within our
lifetime.
Kate
Anyone, please correct or add. . . (all from memory of reading about
Demming). .
Kirk
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