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To: FoxPro
Okay, first, you are doing what you have to do given the current rules of the game. Of course what you are also doing is making the argument for tariffs on softweare coming into the USA given the differences in cost of people and the simple fact that there is also political risk in what you are doing. Remember that software engineering is a critical defense skill also as such it does have a case for protection from that standpoint alone.

Would tariffs on the products you import the software, destroy your business or you personally? No. However, they would provide a better overall standard of living within the USA, and maintain a vital industry.

232 posted on 07/19/2003 7:06:34 AM PDT by harpseal (Stay well - Stay safe - Stay armed - Yorktown)
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To: harpseal
Actually just wait until he has to compete with IBM's offshoring group. They are promising up to 80% reductions in cost of development with the IBM name behind it. IBM has done a great job of driving the little guys out of the game domestically. Why does anyone think their offshoring effort will be any less successful?
233 posted on 07/19/2003 7:11:01 AM PDT by RockyMtnMan
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