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Wednesday, November 21, 2001 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Page: 8A 





Americans who want to show their support for our country by buying flags,
lapel pins and stickers should check the country of manufacture first. If it's
not on the item, ask the salesperson; it might be on the box the items came
in. If the salesperson can't tell you, don't buy it. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 I have found that a good three-quarters of these American flag items come
from mainland China. While the atrocity of Sept. 11 is our principal and most
recent concern, we must remember that China held an American air crew hostage
this spring. The Chinese government imprisoned and, according to some reports,
abused men and women who were protecting our country. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This was after a Chinese pilot's reckless and irresponsible flying caused a
midair collision over international waters, killed him, and brought down the
American plane. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 China also threatened the United States with nuclear attack, menaced
neighboring countries like Taiwan and Japan with missile tests, massacred
peaceful demonstrators in Tiananmen Square, and continues to occupy Tibet. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 I do not buy Chinese-made goods, and I tell the salespeople why. China
cannot threaten our country, abuse American servicemen and servicewomen, and
then do business with me. If enough people do their best to avoid buying "Made
in China," perhaps the butchers of Beijing will learn and practice modern
standards of civilized behavior. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 William A. Levinson &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Wilkes-Barre &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
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