One day not too long ago, I was in Lowe's to check out garden hose attachments---they were all made in China. The next day, I happened to be in Ace Hardware, and again, I check out the hose attachments there---they were made in USA.
In our current economic situation, every little thing we buy can affect someone else, especially someone's job. After the above experiences with Lowe's and Ace Hardware, I have since made sure to check the labels of items I buy to make sure that I buy only "made in the USA" products in order to safeguard the jobs of my fellow Americans.
Did you know that a lot Hershey's candies are now made in Mexico? And Colgate, the toothpaste brand which I have used for years, is also made in Mexico now? (I have since switched to Crest).
Then, not too long ago, I was at Kroger's to buy some light bulbs and Bounce dryer sheets. First, I went to the light bulb section. Right next to the GE brand bulb, which I normally buy, was an off-brand named "Everyday Value". I picked up one of each brand and type of bulb (60 watts), and I compared each brand's label. Both brands were exactly the same, except for the price and the place of manufacture. It was most surprising to learn that the GE bulb was not only more expensive but was also made in Mexico, while the Everyday Value brand was much cheaper and was made in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Then, I went to the laundry products aisle to pick up some Bounce---I have loved Bounce and have used it for years. Once again, next to the Bounce was a brand of clothes dryer sheets called Everyday Value. In comparing the labels of Bounce and Everyday Value, I found that the Everyday Value brand was cheaper and was made in the U.S.A. while the Bounce brand cost more and was made in Canada.
So, right then I decided to stop believing the myth that products made overseas are cheaper, and I have since wondered whether the American public has been fed lies about outsourcing! The challenge to every American should make sure to check and compare labels of various products. Many [if not all] US-made products are actually cheaper and are just as good, if not better. Also, buying "made in the U.S.A." ensures job security for fellow Americans, and the job you save may be your very own or that of your friend, neighbor, or relative. Lastly. . .stop believing the myths and lies!
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In our current economic situation, every little thing we buy can affect someone else, especially someone's job. After the above experiences with Lowe's and Ace Hardware, I have since made sure to check the labels of items I buy to make sure that I buy only "made in the USA" products in order to safeguard the jobs of my fellow Americans.
Did you know that a lot Hershey's candies are now made in Mexico? And Colgate, the toothpaste brand which I have used for years, is also made in Mexico now? (I have since switched to Crest).
Then, not too long ago, I was at Kroger's to buy some light bulbs and Bounce dryer sheets. First, I went to the light bulb section. Right next to the GE brand bulb, which I normally buy, was an off-brand named "Everyday Value". I picked up one of each brand and type of bulb (60 watts), and I compared each brand's label. Both brands were exactly the same, except for the price and the place of manufacture. It was most surprising to learn that the GE bulb was not only more expensive but was also made in Mexico, while the Everyday Value brand was much cheaper and was made in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Then, I went to the laundry products aisle to pick up some Bounce---I have loved Bounce and have used it for years. Once again, next to the Bounce was a brand of clothes dryer sheets called Everyday Value. In comparing the labels of Bounce and Everyday Value, I found that the Everyday Value brand was cheaper and was made in the U.S.A. while the Bounce brand cost more and was made in Canada.
So, right then I decided to stop believing the myth that products made overseas are cheaper, and I have since wondered whether the American public has been fed lies about outsourcing! The challenge to every American should make sure to check and compare labels of various products. Many [if not all] US-made products are actually cheaper and are just as good, if not better. Also, buying "made in the U.S.A." ensures job security for fellow Americans, and the job you save may be your very own or that of your friend, neighbor, or relative. Lastly. . .stop believing the myths and lies!
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