Mitt Romney promised he would save Michigan. Not only is it illegal for the US Government to interfere in state affairs, it doesn’t work. GM has been subsidized by the US Government for years and what has it done for their business? It only enables GM to continue creating inferior products and still stay afloat in the market.

Five months ago I bought a 98 Chrysler Town & Country. We knew it had some electrical problems but we thought we were getting a deal so we bought it. On the very day we repaired the electrical issues, the transmission went. That was $2400 on the vehicle in one day. Then, before leaving on a Christmas vacation, the battery and alternator needed replacing – another $250. We thought we had finally ironed out all the bugs but then the service engine light came on and then the vehicle would only operate in second gear.

So I did what any intelligent, blue-blooded American would do – I traded it in for a Honda. Honda is not subsidized by the US Government. Honda must pay heavy tariffs to compete in our market. But they must compete to survive so they are ‘inspired’ to make a better vehicle. Chrysler has no such incentive. They can ship tin cans with wheels and still survive because they are subsidized.

Conclusion: If Mitt Romney really wants to help the Michigan then he should stop giving money to Detroit. It’s called tough love, baby. And it’s the only back to economic independence – as states and as a nation.