Re: Do you spend more on products that are congruent with your beliefs?
My past few years working for a world wide corporate Inc company, seeing many online tutoring for all age schools at a very low fee when intact the tutoring service is based in India, Most food imported from out of country (I live near one of the main ports so very noticeable here) Budget cuts in our education and down cut of fire stations due to community not having much money, foreigners buying most of the expensive homes here...
I have to wonder what is going on to our country since business are doing things in the best interest of the business but soon we will have nothing to show for in US. I am doing a 360 change in selections to try to buy things that are American made and American manages which is a huge challenge at this point. This change also derived from our soldiers being out of our country. My heart goes out to them. Why did they join the military to begin with if we neglect America products?
I also feel more advocate is needed to get our companies to do better quality products and develop a better education system for our children as USA is pretty behind on the educational level.
Its ironic we go to third world countries to teach and educate (although very noble cause) and seem not to have as much effort into our own land.
I recently bought a Ford... first time... My fiancé is a Ford technician and he is able to observe the vehicle before purchase and he also knows which model is more dependable over the others. It’s so strange since I am usually a Toyota fan. We made sure it was made in the US and not Mexico (you can tell by VIN number) But I do understand the concern for quality is needed for safety reason and we should strive to reach that goal.
I go to a local organic food stores as well. This is just the beginning for me.
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