I e-mailed this letter to Senator Brown of Ohio on Tuesday night. Many of the events that have transpired over the pass few days seem to mirror what I wrote,espically verification and accountability of the Big 3.

There is a old useful axiom "Don't find fault,find remedy." Prudence dictates that we must learn from the past and base decisions upon sober reason in order to avoid pitfalls and persevere.Striving to help save our struggling nation James Madison stated during the Constitutional Convention "If we wish to design a system to last for the ages,it must be able to change with the changes that the ages produce." American auto manufacturers working in unison with the UAW have begun restructuring to be competitive in the industry. The contract agreements made last year deserve the support and confidence that the auto industry,national economy and security issues require.
General opinion suggest that many are uninformed and uneducated about those recent changes.No wage increases,a two tier wage system, buy out packages,combining skilled trades,allowing out sourcing of jobs,like housekeeping and most importantly, the UAW taking responsibility for health care benefits are standout examples.New and re-inforced work and safety practices on the factory floor,such as preventive maintenance,in-house rebuilding rather than replaceing of worn out equipment,error proofing,documentation,verification and accountability, have all proven beneficial in making for a much needed,more productive work environment.
In short, as a more efficient, better managed corporation, manufacturing a quality product that is desirable and competitively priced,the American Auto Industry can and will earn back the trust, confidence and business of the American public.

Kind Regards,
John Osborne