tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-586914322065730371.post4997334861834680219..comments2023-10-31T08:24:52.483-05:00Comments on CHICAGO ARGUS: Mitsubishi typical of corporate attitude; should we really cater to it too much?Gregory Tejedahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03233009340333100205noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-586914322065730371.post-73630488943430094282015-07-28T10:19:45.712-05:002015-07-28T10:19:45.712-05:00Good column Greg but I would disagree with some of...Good column Greg but I would disagree with some of your premise. It seems that you feel that having Mitsubishi in Normal for 30 years was somehow not worth it since they are now leaving. I disagree. Mitsubishi is not alone in this kind of activity. Domestic automakers (and other manufacturers) have opened and closed large factories across the US in the past 30-40-50 years. During the 30 years Mitsubishi was here, people were employed, mortgages were paid off, kids were sent to college. But the only constant is change. Businesses exist to make products to make money. They do not exist to employ people. Nothing lasts forever and its foolish to expect businesses to provide jobs for life for everyone they ever employ. Competition to attract business is a reality (though I do agree it should involve pitching infrastructure investment and quality of life issues - not just tax breaks alone to the business). So yes, Mitsubishi leaving is sad but not evil. Hopefully another entrepreneur with a good idea will find the location and workforce appealing for their business model for another 10-15-20 years?Bluegrass Boynoreply@blogger.com