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nirol · 12-26-2003, 11:42 AM

As always, nice article, LD.
I worry about this too, I used to work in int'l shipping and am philosophically a free trader, but with skepticism. Nafta was for a free trade zone, but why was it thousands of pages?
My state (NC) is getting killed, textiles is about gone, and Furniture is going.
Part of this is the failure of manufacturers and stores to educate customers on their advantages: Better service, quality, etc.
Furniture is a strong example, most of the manufacturers here are importing 60% of their product line to compete with big box retailers, the goods are inferior, but the customers have decided that case goods that are built to last a life time are not important, "Hello particleboard and vinyl veneers!".

12-26-2003, 11:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
nirol Crazy Location: South East US	As always, nice article, LD. I worry about this too, I used to work in int'l shipping and am philosophically a free trader, but with skepticism. Nafta was for a free trade zone, but why was it thousands of pages? My state (NC) is getting killed, textiles is about gone, and Furniture is going. Part of this is the failure of manufacturers and stores to educate customers on their advantages: Better service, quality, etc. Furniture is a strong example, most of the manufacturers here are importing 60% of their product line to compete with big box retailers, the goods are inferior, but the customers have decided that case goods that are built to last a life time are not important, "Hello particleboard and vinyl veneers!". __________________ 'Tis better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open one's mouth and remove all doubt. Samuel Johnson (1709 - 1784)