Made Elsewhere
At Christmas, my husband received a pair of sport shoes made in Red China, shirts made in Hong Kong and Taiwan, and a VCR made in Malaysia. I received a sweater made in Mexico, additional clothing made in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka, and cosmetic enlightenments made in Red China. Also received a Dustbuster made in Red China.
With manufacturers paying slave labor wages, not too funny that the consumer’s price does not reflect the low wages.
As Ross Perot said, if the United States doesn’t have a manufacturing base, then we’re down the tubes. Mr. Perot, where are you?!
DIANE HARR
Santa Ana
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