How to Save American Business

But enough. By now you're undoubtedly asking, "Who are these guys, and what do they really know about the U.S. economy and global economics?" Well, we're just an employee-owned company that loves hearing you talk about creating an ownership society. We realize that at the end of the day, quarter, year, or even the end of a presidential term, change begins at home. The revolution starts with us on the factory floors and in the service bays. It is our responsibility to make sure we are capable of competing and contributing to a better community and a better quality of life here and throughout the world.

We're just asking for a little help in holding down our overhead. I know that you feel strongly about tax issues, and I agree that they're important, but I haven't talked about them here because it's the escalation of invisible costs that's killing us these days. That's where we really need your assistance. We're like the little train that kept saying, "I think I can! I think I can! I think I can!" We think we can too, if you help us make sure our overhead doesn't weigh us down too much.

Oh, and by the way, please don't feel that you have to answer this letter in person. Not that we wouldn't like to see you again. You're always welcome here in Springfield.

Respectfully,
Jack Stack