I think what Mr Ash doesn't take into account is that the kids of today were raised by his generation. And it's all in how you are raised. A new car as a 16th birthday present doesn't teach a kid anything except that you don't have to work for what you want.
also, a little clarification on the Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). It affects US,Mexico and Canada ONLY...and Canada and Mexico are not 'overseas'
Following diplomatic negotiations dating back to 1986 among the three nations, on December 17, 1992, to sign NAFTA. U.S. President George H. W. Bush, Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and Mexican President Carlos Salinas, each responsible for spearheading and promoting the agreement, ceremonially signed it.
the House of Representatives approved NAFTA on November 17, 1993, by a vote of 234 to 200. The agreement's supporters included 132 Republicans and 102 Democrats. NAFTA passed the Senate 61-38. Senate supporters were 34 Republicans and 27 Democrats. Clinton signed it into law on December 8, 1993; it went into effect on January 1, 1994.
So, as you can see, the NAFTA was approved with more support from Republicans than Democrats. Who is to blame? For Nafta..pretty much everyone...For jobs going to China and India, NAFTA has nothing to do with it.
as for $15,000 a year...there are plenty of people around here making that, and MANY making less.