Public barking back at Big Three

Yes, that's correct - the Big Three have worn blinders for the past four decades and despite themselves gotten away with highway robbery. Now the result has come to roost. Ford, Chrysler and General Motors have abused the trust of the American public and now the public is speaking back. Their quality and high prices for poor- performing vehicles has created the dismay that they are experiencing today. The American consumer has spoken and is just saying, "No more." Import car manufacturers have been consistently providing a quality product at a reasonable price. Not overpricing their cars and then advertising them with these huge incentives and the consumer ends up paying more than the vehicles are worth. In addition, the dealing of value on trade-ins verses the car (MRSP) that the consumer is buying leaves you wanting to check your hand to see if all of your fingers are still attached. It is like playing Three Card Louie. I know you are going to tell me that this is the free enterprise system at work. So now you know why car buyers are skipping on the Big Three and buying quality, affordable vehicles from foreign manufacturers. Under the guise of protecting the American economy from a complete collapse the federal government has provided bailout funds to protect the autoworkers. In one breath, GM has said they will do that and in the next they only talk about layoffs and plant closings. I haven't heard a word from them about how they are protecting anyone. Just so you know it is not the autoworkers who created this problem but the mismanagement by the executives who have run the industry into the ground.

Tom Rajcan

Wheaton