it seems like the 3rd decree of the portland mantra is "buy local", followed by reduce, and recycle. of course im making that up but in sustainable portland, buying stuff grown locally or made locally seems to matter to alot of people, not just me..buying a car, dishwasher, stereo component, running shoe, whatever, that is made in this country is following the same principal, you know where your money is going and whom it is benefitting. call it whatever you like, but buying american made products still matters to me, and alot of other people. if the offshoring of manufacturing or service jobs does not concern you, then you either missed the boat, don't care, or have alot of money buried in your backyard......
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Last edited by pdxtex; Sep 14, 2007 at 7:12 AM.
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