"I find it very interesting that we want to blame the Chinese for building tools in their country. I think that the blame is misplaced. The people of China did not decide to build tools in their country; the tool manufacturers decided to move the manufacturing to China. If you are looking for someone to blame we must place it where it belongs." – Ron Dearking

To take it a step further, Ron, one could look even closer to home. Tool makers, like all manufacturers, do what their customers tell them to do. Ultimately, it is the customers who demand cheaper products, and enforce that demand by "voting" with their dollars. Fortunately, we are not looking for anyone to blame. If there is a problem, we ascribe to the Japanese adage "fix the problem, not the blame."– Editor

"It is not my concern if there are unemployed Chinese workers. If you think that is cold, it is no more so than your own response to your American readers." –  Paul Queen

We love our American readers, but also our readers from other countries. Perhaps this is a good time to point out that this is an internationally distributed eZine, and goes to at least 10 countries. If you are a woodworker, we are happy to hear from you, wherever you are. – Editor

"Your response that '...we are all part of the human race' is right on." – Ed Yellin

"Does the Korean conflict not count as a war?" – Dennis Eslinger

Technically, it was called a police action by the military, and was undertaken by the United Nations. Our troops were part of the UN force. Of course, whether or not it was called a war does not minimize the horror of the loss of life on all sides. Killing is awful no matter when, where and why it happens, but none of that has any bearing on the issue. What we were saying is that it ill behooves any of us to create ongoing vendettas between countries. That sort of thinking merely results in another round of killing. Let us quote one wiser than we. Albert Schweitzer, the famed philosopher, physician, musician and Nobel Peace Prize winner said: "Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace." – Editor

"I appreciate your balanced and humane response to some rather rabid comments as well as your willingness to post their comments." – Frank Burns

"Thank you so very much for the responses to the letters written about your recent trip to China. I truly appreciate the wisdom with which you responded. No harsh replies, just facts presented with a twist of humor. Everything you said is very true. I will continue to be a faithful reader of the eZine publication. I love the wit, wisdom and all the other things you present with it. I continue to get an education in various areas through your articles. Keep up the great work!" – Sid Ackler

Thank you. And with that, we will officially lay this topic to rest. After all, we have a lot of woodworking to talk about (and do) and time's a'wastin'.  Read on, and you will see what we mean. – Editor