When ever I hear those arguments I come back with the fact that you don’t have to look at the rest of the world to see how to be successful making cars, just look at how the other automotive companies in the US do it down south. :sarcasm: They are not crying and begging for a bailout.
The auto industry brought this upon themselves and are 10 or more years behind others. If you run a business into the ground then don’t expect folks making 1/4 of the pay you do to feel bad, sorry for ya or want to save you.
This is a free market, you either survive or fail on your own and not expect to get a handout when you mess up. I know the economny has an influence, but it’s tough on everyone and no one should get special treatment.