U.S. airman given "the boot" for not wearing his bots (employment, average)
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Maybe this isn't so much a work and employment issue... Although this man is facing trouble on his job over something completely trivial. It just really irritates me how so many can whine about so few jobs, yet the average American does so little to buy domestic. I applaud this man for speaking up. A true patriot who obviously loves his country. It sickens me that the critters in Washington and elsewhere don't share his love and passion for this great nation.
Personally, I have worn American made boots most of my life. They are comfortable, durable, rugged and well worth the slightly higher pricetag. Heck, they really aren't all that expensive compared to some of the competition, yet they outperform on so many levels. Had a pair of rather expensive slave wage boots... Fell apart in a matter of months, they weren't anti slick as the package suggested, and the shoe laces fell apart after only a month. I will NEVER stray again.
Folks... Next time you want to rant about the crappy wages and precious few jobs to go around, try paying it forward by consuming domestically made goods! Want to create a job? Want to save a job? Than by American! As they say, you never know if it will be YOUR job that you will be saving
Nothing given why he was reprimanded, certainly not over the boots, perhaps refusing to deploy?
Anyway, I purchase based on quality, not where it is made. Why is this "buy American" patriotism a burden only on the consumer? How about businesses cut some into their margins and "make in the USA"? Seems patriotism often is a one way street, with off-shoring considered "good business",
Nothing given why he was reprimanded, certainly not over the boots, perhaps refusing to deploy?
Anyway, I purchase based on quality, not where it is made. Why is this "buy American" patriotism a burden only on the consumer? How about businesses cut some into their margins and "make in the USA"? Seems patriotism often is a one way street, with off-shoring considered "good business",
I often think the same thing. Shopping for American made products is pretty difficult when it seems like everything comes from somewhere else. Also, I think its difficlut for low income families to consistently buy American made items because American made things are usually more expensive... its like a double edged sword.
I often think the same thing. Shopping for American made products is pretty difficult when it seems like everything comes from somewhere else. Also, I think its difficlut for low income families to consistently buy American made items because American made things are usually more expensive... its like a double edged sword.
I can see where it can be difficult to find made in America goods shopping in Walmart. However, with the internet, you can source a made in America version of almost everything imaginable.
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Originally Posted by boxus
Nothing given why he was reprimanded, certainly not over the boots, perhaps refusing to deploy?
Anyway, I purchase based on quality, not where it is made. Why is this "buy American" patriotism a burden only on the consumer? How about businesses cut some into their margins and "make in the USA"? Seems patriotism often is a one way street, with off-shoring considered "good business",
Business owners simply give the consumer the choice. I'm all for free market freedom of choice... Except, don't come whining to the business man when all the jobs are somewhere else!
Business owners simply give the consumer the choice. I'm all for free market freedom of choice... Except, don't come whining to the business man when all the jobs are somewhere else!
No, they do not give a choice. If company A decides to offshore, they do this for their stakeholders (i.e. to increase profits), not for the consumer. The thought of "we are doing this for the consumer" does not cross the minds of anyone.
Sure, the consumer can organize a massive boycott, but when in the heck has this ever occurred on the basis of where something is made? Companies know this will not happen.
Again, you act like business owners are doing customers a favor by giving them a choice, the "one way road" of patriotism; consumers are expected to spend a few dollars more in support of the US, but business owners are not expected to sacrifice a few bucks in the name of patriotism.
Also, we expect the world to purchase our products, but want to promote this "buy American" here, yet pray, hope, or what ever that no one else does the same domestic, patriotic hoo-rah and not buy US products.
Plus there are numerous other factors besides straight labor costs on why a company off-shores.
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