I think it is a 2 way street. We outsource good and not so good jobs out of the U.S. Typically it makes the company more profitable...so it expands (and some of the expansion often involves hiring US worker) and pays more US taxes. On the otherhand tying US companies hands by restricting outsourcing may make them less competative than other companies which may be based in other countries. So they gain market share, the US company is crippled or killed off and LOSES US JOBS ANYWAY.

Furthermore, insourcing provides some really good jobs. A great example is Honda..a big plant is near my home town in Ohio and many HS classmates are working there. Without any college they are now making $60-$100K+/year with excellent benefits. No better jobs available (without a professional degree) near my old town. Many Japanese and Euro car comanies now build in the US...it has been a win-win for the US.

America invented capitalism and global economy as we know it. We do it better than anybody. This "game" we are talking about is our own game. We have won and will continue to win. There are some risks but risks are greater when you tamper & place restrictions that interfere with global trade. We lose jobs in one segment, we invent another(I hear nanotechnology is going to be up and comming). Have faith in America folks..


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