Much of the routine trade and investment between China and America is entirely appropriate and in America’s interest. But inserting the Chinese Communist Party into America’s pay-to-play system and its economic development strategy isn’t just crossing a line. It’s a leap into an abyss of stupidity.
If I were in the NS boardroom, I would have already begun agitating for massive land purchases in Indiana. Close Englewood Yard and move all that economic activity to Gary, South Bend, or Elkhart; or simply move to a newly built greenfield site just as UP did south of Joliet.
My family lived among the railroads for over 80 years. I don’t recall too much whining about it, except when the gates at Burnham Avenue would seem to be stuck in the active position.