Re: Is this anything like the Enron executives writing energy policy?
I was only referring to the tariffs that were imposed by the US in the 80s. If I remember correctly, these tariffs were to mainly to protect Harley, which at the time was facing some pretty tough times, and was close to going bankrupt.
Anyway, I do not know if there are tariffs on American bikes in other countries, there probably are, but that doesnt make it right. IMHO, tariffs are stupid economically in all cases. (as an example see recent steel tariff) I have no problems with unions, etc, my problem is with the Bush government making policy based on what some large campaign contributors say. I wont even go into the fact that Bush wasn't even elected, but placed into office by the 5 treasonous (sp?) members of the Supreme Court.... but I digress.
anyway, to get back to the topic, Harley is a successful company, but putting their executives (or the execs of any company) into policy making positions is wrong.
hey, shouldnt we be discussing bikes??
-peter-