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Del writes: 
<< I see no reason to punish the Chinese
people for our own government's greed and shortsightedness. And, no, I don't 
see
it as all George W's fault; so-called leaders from both parties have gotten us
into this mess and I don't see either of them trying real hard to get us out. 
>>

Greetings, 
       The American public is the reason that China is selling so many goods 
over here. We are the ones buying the goods produced over there.  This is a 
very clear example of Americans helping themselves to the cheapest bargains at 
the expense of their own industry. 
      Our current political leaders have seen fit to overlook the dismal 
human rights abuses in order to "open" China to our business leaders.  If we want 
a change, it is going to have to come from our elected representatives.  That 
means that Americans have to voice their displeasure or support.  The 
politicians that are in charge of trade sanctions,etc.  are interested in getting 
reelected before anything else, and they are paying attention to votes, only.  
       If the Chinese workers want to work harder than the Americans, for 
less money, we will have to compete with them or fail.  That is the capitalistic 
way and we ARE a capitalistic country.  Human rights, slavery, environmental 
damage, are all lesser priorities than more money.  We have no one to blame but 
ourselves.  It is true that in a democracy, we get the government that we 
deserve.  
  I personally think that if the funds that have been squandered in Iraq had 
been invested in education, we would have a better chance of improving the 
world.  
Regards,  

Ed Foote RPT 
http://www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/index.html
www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/well_tempered_piano.html