19 Facts About The Deindustrialization Of America That Will Make You Weep

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6. Manufacturing takes a heavy toll on the environment.

If we want to protect our water and air, we have to implement regulations. These increase costs for manufacturers and they move their operations elsewhere. Sadly, I don't think there is a middle ground that manufacturers will accept. As long as there is a country that cares more about profits than the environment, manufacturers will favor it. Money over loyalty, that's how capitalism works.

Protectionism will result in higher prices. Sadly for our species, instant gratification in the form of low prices wins over long term benefit. We march towards our destruction as we move manufacturing elsewhere and become a service economy. Personally, I believe that this country's time in sun is coming to an end. Our empire will eventually collapse, the rich will leave ( we know they have no loyalty to any country, only to their money) and the working class will be forced to accept a lower standard of living. If you want an acceptable standard of living, you'd better have a skill that can't be done by a computer, machine or third world worker.