My two cents

Well, if it were only two cents, we'd be doing well, I guess.

I always think it is awful when people are going to lose their jobs. Having been there, I know how devastating it can be. It can also damage the economy in those communities from the trickle down effect. Bob loses his job, so he won't be going bowling every week and he certainly won't be taking the Mrs. to Outback Steakhouse for dinner till he finds another job, etc, etc.

However, Ford's restructuring is another example of how the past-their-time unions are screwing people. Unions played a great role in US history and that is where they should be today - in history. We looked at Fords both times we were going to buy new cars and both times, they were priced so high, that even their economy vehicle was out of our price range. Hmm, any ideas why that is? Probably because they have to pay Bob a shitload per hour to work on the assembly line.

And if my pro-union buddy KR reads this, I still love you. Just put your fingers in your ears and don't listen/read.

Off to a funeral for the grandma of one of my friends. I hate funerals.