Wednesday, October 8, 2008

I love the USA

So I am a realist tonight. And by being a realist, I must say, that the American Auto Manufacturer Association made the best case. Ahem, if you didn’t already know – I was a part of this group. Not only was our promotional video spectacularly well thought out and clear, but our viewpoint on the question also made the most sense. By eliminating the domestic content rule, we will be able to produce the auto parts at a cheaper price abroad and then ship them back here, to the US, where we will inexpensively assemble the materials. By doing this, we will be able to provide jobs for the UAW while also catering to the American citizens who, in lieu of the current economic crisis, can only afford the less expensive automobiles. In such times of economic hardship, we can not place any more financial stress on our buyers. Furthermore, and to prove the Sierra Club’s case as downright wrong, it will be better for the environment to produce the parts across our nation’s borders. Seeing as how The United States did not sign the Kyoto Protocol, we have no way of regulating how environmentally friendly we are in producing auto parts, thus, it would benefit mother nature if we manufactured the materials in those nations that did sign the agreement. I also feel that we remained consistent in our facts and arguments throughout the duration of the debate, never wavering under pressure and very rarely feeling hindered by an opposing groups comments. Our video was impressive in it’s quality and clarity. Did I mention that the American Auto Manufacturers are substantially wealthy and will be able to endorse those who support our side? Calling all politicians…

I am looking out for America’s own personal interest here. Our way is the best way and the only way to propel The United States towards a successful future. 

 

            (But props to the UAW group, too – you guys did really well!) 

2 comments:

Syd said...

yea i would agree with you about the sierra club -- although i think my grouped argued their point beautifully :-)

Jasmine said...

I'd have to disagree with your statement that the US has no way of implementing environmental regulations and we should only manufacture in nations that signed the Kyoto Protocol.

The US has quite strict environmental guidelines in general, and I am positive that we have higher environmental standards than China or India (both signers). Where the public and watchdogs hold the US to certain such standards, if China or India break the agreement, what's gonna happen? Little to nothing. It is the UN after all.