Pluto, On the No More Made In China forum posted the following video. Please read it for an energetic debate on boycotting China!

I agree with Peter (the bowtie one advocating for boycott) most. My only disagreement with him would be that I think the focus needs to be on educating the consumer to make better decisions regarding buying MIC product rather than the government being the sole motivator. It needs to start with “the people” But everything else he said is absolutely excellent. He communicates quite well. The other guy didn’t do so great.

Another point made in this video that I do want to focus more on in the future is how this boycotting China idea is something that spans the political party spectrum! I love that. I love having an issue that is not party-polarizing. That is only said in a split second, but it resonates with me.

I’m not a pro-union person, or pro-union voter for that matter. The accusation that this is solely Union and Protectionist driven is incorrect. This is responsibility driven.

A COUPLE hat tips from LayGuy this evening.

First off, an article from the times about China’s new plan to implement chips in the citizens of big cities… This is a must read.

This video he sent me is awesome, though I do wish we had even more comments from the 08 presidential candidates. I am hoping that this will become a big issue for the ‘08 election, even though i don’t really believe big government regulation is the answer. But I do want everyone to know this topic is incredibly important.

Thanks Layguy.