Donald E. Haag, from Henrietta, New York wrote an essay that was published yesterday in the Henrietta Post. In the essay, titled “When buying, think ‘Made in the USA’,” Haag calls on American consumers to restore jobs in our country by buying American.
“We, the American consumers and workers, must stop looking for others to restore our jobs,” says Haag. “The burden is on us — you and me — to put America back to work.”
Haag rightly argues that buying American, though more difficult than it used to be, is still something we still have the choice and the ability to do.
“Many items are no longer Made in the USA. But, for now we still have a choice on many items such as autos and auto accessories, tires, large appliances, ladders, tools, sneakers, shoes, clothes and furniture,” says Haag. “Many of these products are superior in quality, features and/or price. In fact, the Made in the USA label still is attached to $1.5 trillion worth of goods produced by American workers!”
This is just a couple excerpts. Check out the full version of his published essay by clicking here.
I think this was a very well-articulated argument that is very accurate. We can’t keep looking for others to solve our country’s economic problems. We each need to look within ourselves and start making choices that are going to be good for our country. Are we going to get everyone in America buying American? No. But we don’t need to get everyone for our efforts to be a success. But we do need to get the people that are already inclined to buy American because they have strong sense of patriotism and/or the means to do it. These people will be happy to buy American if they are reminded of its importance.
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Until next time, here’s to doing what we can to support our country by buying American.
Randy
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