Yes, it's a little off topic, but it was a challenge to the line of argument you follow in virtually
every topic, so this was as good a place to interject it as any I think.
I can see the benefits to shareholders, obviously, but then again I'd lump them in the same category as those making said decisions because they're the ones who profit from them. Claiming that it benefits employees begs the question, because they're no longer employees if they're thrown out of work when their jobs get moved overseas. Moreover, they're being forced to accept lower pay in order to compete with overseas workers for the same jobs. Many have to avail themselves of government aid while seeking new jobs, which negates other aspects of your argument. In effect, what happens is that the gap between the haves and have-nots widens, as can be seen if you look outside your door. As for increasing the tax base, you've argued here and elsewhere that you'd prefer not to see more of the people's money go into the hands of government, so I'm not sure why you've listed that as a benefit in this case.
Anyway, enough with the sidebar. Back on topic.
