Where’s the Arsenal of Democracy?
To the editor:
I applaud Sen. Troy Jackson and Rep. Mike Michaud in their efforts to “Buy American.” For national security and employment these jobs should be here in the USA.
If it had not been for General Motors, Ford, Chrysler and other American manufacturers in WW II building the armament, we would not be a free country today. Besides supplying our brave troops, we furnished arms to England in a big way, and also sent arms to Russia. President Roosevelt proclaimed our manufacturing facilities “The Arsenal of Democracy.”
When America was forced to enter the war, Germany had overrun much of Europe, and Japan had conquered much of the Pacific. Radio Toyko announced that the Japanese people could look forward to a triumphant march through New York City, and London, England. Alas many of the politicians in Washington seemed to forget that our vehicle manufacturers were once the difference between life and death for the free world. Thankfully enough cooler heads prevailed and General Motors and Chrysler were saved from going out of business.
I feel good whenever I see an American brand of cars and trucks on the road. Whenever possible we should support all American manufacturers. America is the most generous country in history in helping the world’s poor, but when it comes to manufacturing charity should begin at home.
Bob Tweedie
Westfield
