A _VERY_ good post.
Unfortunately I don't know if there's a good answer to your question.
It's a sad state of affairs when iconic American companies like Gibson Guitars cannot compete with the quality of inexpensive imports, even at twice the price.
Personally, I'm selfish for myself and fellow American countryman--so if isolationism is the easiest answer, so be it. It's difficult to dispute we were a more prosperous nation before modern technology made it easier for corporations to "globalize". If it doesn't benefit the majority of the population (the REAL stakeholders), what's the point??
Originally Posted By: KrisZ
That's "global" economy for you, no matter which way you look at it, it leads to regular people getting the shaft. Those foreign companies, that many think are "American", will quickly lower the wages, once the competition moves out overseas, or they move out themselves.
The real question should be, do you want us to become the next China, where all we do is make cheap stuff for others? If no, then look at addressing the bigger picture, not blaming people for their purchasing choices.