I never thought I’d be
saying this but the anti-globalization kooks have gotten it right–albeit for
the wrong reasons–it’s time to boycott Nike. The company has decided to
relinquish its position on the US Chamber of Commerce board because of the
position that the Chamber has taken against the Waxman-Markey takeover of the
American energy industry bill–aka cap and trade. Of course Nike manufactures
most of its shoes in China, a country that has no intention of imposing these
silly anti-global warming taxes and regulations on its industries. So let’s
see, the US passes Waxman-Markey driving up the costs of shoes, and everything
else, made in the US giving Nike a competitive advantage over its American made
competition. But of course, Nike’s position is all about saving the planet.
It’s just a coincidence that their bottom line will be enhanced. (Talk about
Baptists and Bootleggers)
