JacKDyne, my applause for well written commentary utilizing excellent economic theory, arguing a great point, and demonstrating full command of the english language. So many cannot fully articulate what you just have and for that I thank you.
I think Rikytik should read the following article about outsourcing which will show irrefutable evidence that outsourcing is actually good for the American economy, the American consumer and even the American worker.
The Outsourcing Bogeyman 
In fact, I believe every American should read this article to see the real truth behind it all.
JacKDyne, as far as right wing politics are concerned, I have rarely heard a conservative oppose offshoring of work in today's globalized economy... but you never know these days what might be spewing from those mouths.
Finally (and I will try to keep it short) I shop at Wal Mart, Target, Costco, etc. and I love paying less there because good companies have made smart decisions to send their manufacturing overseas where direct labor cost efficiencies allow them to focus on better sales, marketing, and customer service - all of which require American workers who might be without jobs had it not been for foreign labor. This does not even count the myriad of other AMERICAN WORKERS like steamship line operators, dock workers, coloaders, freight forwarders, logistics companies, customs house agents, tug boat operators, truckers, warehouse laborers, container and pallet manufacturers, and lets not forget the importing companies and their employees who process paperwork, their administrative assistants, UPS drivers, landlords ... the list goes on for quite a long time if you get my drift... who play a crucial role in getting is these products that you see in Wal Mart...and all of this money is reinjected in the US ECONOMY in the form of redistributed wages...oh and lets not forget the WalMart workers and their stockholders who get paid. But oh no, it doesn't even stop there - each of us gets to keep more money in our pockets and spend it where we deem necessary because we don't have to spend it on overpriced American goods. And its not like we still don't see the benefits of it all when Wal Mart and all the other people listed above pay their income taxes (and unfortunately Social(ist) (in)Security) so the government can build us roads and telecommunications, improve our schools, and so on. This all boils down to "trickle down economics". Read about it!
PS - If you think you are being worked like a slave then find another job that suits you better. One year isn't that long. Unemployment might cover the down time...hopefully not for 3 years though.
Thanks for listening.
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