Yesterday I began shopping for my granddaughter for Christmas. I was looking around on Amazon, and it just amazes me how much stuff is made in countries I can barely pronounce. Why, oh why, do they not carry more stuff made in this country, and more easily accessible to those bothering to look? Its Just awful how this is America, and what little is still made here, requires a detailed search just to find it.
I much prefer to Buy American, but they sure don't make it easy, or cost effective for those who want to support our country. I've searched several times for American Made clothing, and other products, but usually I end up giving up, because I cannot find anything I like. I don't mind paying a little more for something, if it looks like its better quality, and may last longer. But how can you be assured of that, even if it was made in this country?
Basically, I find it difficult to trust items made in foreign countries, maybe I'm wrong, I don't know, but I prefer to see Made In the USA on it. Of course, I've had to adjust my thinking, because rarely do you run across stuff that has that label on it. It is very sad, and I wish that would change. But with Free Trade Agreements, and manufacturing leaving in droves for countries where it costs less to operate, how can it change?
We really need to find, and support those who continue to do business in this country. They deserve credit for jumping through the hoops to remain here, make a living here, and provide jobs and products here. It can't be easy when so many have left, and so far haven't seen fit to return. What happened to the good old days, when this country was so much more worthy of our respect? Its not so much the country's fault, as those who run it, and have allowed so many things to get so far out of control. I'm hoping its not so far gone it can't still be rescued, and regain the respect it deserves before its too late.
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