Sweat Fire And Ethics Summary

As American’s, we are taught at a young age how great it is to be a citizen of the United States. Though Americans today are perceived much differently by people around the world, as they see American as being a money driven country, as they use one word “Capitalism”. What is being said here is, American companies are more interested in turning a profit, by offshoring their businesses to avoid taxes, rather than providing jobs and replenishing the American economy. Companies such as Apple have avoided these taxes by taking out loans to buy back stocks, these loans become tax deductible, and allow them to minimize their tax expenditure. The previously described is known as Globalization. The articles “Sweat, Fire and Ethics” by Bob Jeffcott

The outsourcing of former American jobs is due to the cheaper labor rates of these developing countries. As seen in the headlines of the previous Presidential Election, President Trump committed to saving hundreds of American jobs, as Carrier was looking to outsource to Mexico. Though Carrier decided to outsource to Monterrey, Mexico, known as one of the wealthiest cities in Mexico, many outsourced jobs are to third world countries where working conditions are very poor and the labor rate is pennies on the dollar.
Jeffcott believes as American’s we need to stand up to school board committees, state representatives, and also the companies at large. Bob not only argues that we should work to remain local and use American made products, but also defending the citizens of these developing countries by issuing letters to these corporations demanding higher wages and better working conditions those individuals. Bob Jeffcott discusses how important that Americans and fellow developed countries are conscious of the effects of these