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Wednesday, November 12, 2008 12:00 AM

Is Detroit worth saving?

The U.S. is gung-ho on rescuing the automakers. But the bailout better have major strings attached.
By Joseph Romm

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  • Wednesday, November 12, 2008 07:37 AM

    An that goes double for airlines, steel companies too

    If we bailout car companies then the line of people with their hat in their hand will never end. Airlines, steel, chemicals, drugs and the homebuilders will all be lined up around the White House. And each of every single one of them should be allowed to fail for their failures. If that means 50% unemployment and the nationalization of every single industry in America then so be it.

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