A worker here has one very important aspect over one overseas - HE IS A US TAXPAYER!
Also, a US worker making $50k pays more taxes than one making $20K. He also has more buying power, which further contributes to the tax base. This should be a concern to us all.
The exporting of jobs, be it manufacturing or service, only fattens the wallets of the wealthy at the expense of us peons. The remainder of the work here being menial and low pay - telemarketing, call centers, clerks, etc.
Oh, but waaaait , I forgot about all of those small business jobs being created and touted by our so-called leaders. The ones paying $8/hour with no benefits, medical insurance, pensions plans, etc.!!!
The real danger doesn't lie with making bluejeans, television sets or toys overseas. It lies with products of more strategic importance - alloy steels, industrial equipment, high tech electronics, etc., many of which are no longer made domestically.
The cost advantages of products from most foreign countries don't just rely on labor expenses either. Crank in no OSHA, EPA regulations, liability insurance, etc., etc., etc., and you have a double and triple whammy!
