Chan Lowe | Sun-Sentinel Blogs

Surely there are more efficient and less intimidating ways to buy a car, what with the Internet and all.

But is there a more American way? After all, think of all the Little League teams in small towns across our heartland, their uniforms emblazoned with dealership names that start with "Bud," "Chuck," "Buzz," "Scooter" and "Red," that will have to lay down their bats forever.

Think of the Fourth of July Sale-a-Brations we'll never sale-a-brate again. Think of the little minuet you do with the salesman, who knows all along what his bottom line is while you, sweat beading your brow, try in vain to divine it.

And let's talk about the law of unintended consequences. Think of all the American flags that will never get ordered. Enough, maybe, to shut down our domestic American flag production. Then, only the Chinese will be making American flags. What if there's a war, and we find ourselves without this critical strategic industry?

Clearly, this is a Mom and Apple Pie issue. Contact your Congressperson, before it's too late.

Comments

I could never figure out how car dealers stayed in business with one on practically every corner. They can't be making vast profits on each sale, and they have scads of people hanging around the showrooms all the time that presumably get salaries (or maybe they are all on commission?). I always figured everyone in the country would need to buy a new car every month or so to keep all those dealers running.

Posted by: Tom | June 10, 2009 3:43 PM

I'm sorry to see more people out of work.

Posted by: Donna | June 10, 2009 9:29 PM

For once I was in total agreement with you Chan, right up to the American flag drivel.

Posted by: Pointman870 | June 11, 2009 9:39 AM

What if there's a war, and we find ourselves without this critical strategic industry?

Let's avoid that catastrophe and stay out of wars. It's easy to do. We simply have to remove our troops from the hundred or so countries where they are stationed and mind our own business.

Posted by: Lolly | June 11, 2009 10:58 AM

We can't afford to have people working jobs in industries that can not make a profit. These people now have the opportunity to find better jobs for more profitable employers. They will benefit as will the overall economy.

Posted by: Lolly | June 11, 2009 11:02 AM