Is Toyota's $1.2 Billion Fine a Warning for
GM?
The question is laughable and rhetorical at the
same time. I don't think any action will be taken against Government Motors by
the government for several reasons.
First of all GM is unionized and Toyota is not. In
fact, Toyota workers make more money than U.S. unionized workers. Toyota was
able to offer a product for much less than any domestically produced vehicles. Being
non-union left Toyota vulnerable and being unionized GM will be isolated from
prosecution and probably from even a serious investigation.
Obama will not let Eric Holder question the
wrongdoings of GM and coverup by GM because he is beholding to the unions for
contributions and their block vote. The deaths caused by GM's coverup for years
led to several deaths. No big deal to Obama and Holder. Just let the money and
votes keep flowing.
Finally, its pretty much a moot point anyway. The
newly constructed mangement that emerged from the government bailout is probably
immune to much, if any, legal endeavors by the injured and killed survivors. GM
is a new company now. The only chance for successful prosecution
civilly would be if the plaintiffs could prove that current management knew
about the problem and participated in the cover-up from the on-set. I don't
think that undisputable proof of this would move the government to
investigate.
Toyota didn't have ties to the White house and will
have to pay. GM had ties to the White House by the government's bailout and
union muscle. Toyota pays and GM will walk.
If you are driving a Government Motor vehicle, I
wish you all the luck available to reach your destination safely.
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