So you don't believe in free markets? Or profit? Or Capitalisim? Or do you only believe in those things when you're the winner? Some socialist countries have factories run for the workers, on a not-for-profit basis, purely to provide jobs and support the community. Is that what you'd like? Lot to be said for that idea, but it's (shush) communisim.
I understand you're frustration, but surely you can't want a closed market for american manufacturers? Y'know, like Russia tried when they were communist? 'Cos that didn't work out too well.
Western manufactuers can't compete with china on cost, but they can on quality and customer service. The chinese work hard. We need to work smart and compete where we can.
That's that thread derailed then.
Oh, and I'm definitely not a hobbyist. An old fashioned apprenticeship, a degree in manufacturing and 12 years experience.