New Detroit bailout plan

[emayer]

I say let 'em sink.  The notion that millions will be unemployed and suppliers etc. will go under is not entirely accurate.  I'm sure there are plenty of foreign automakers who could easily fill the void using these existing assembly lines.  Many suppliers/ ancillary companies sell to these firms already anyway.

Forcing these companies into bankruptcy could yield a leaner, consolidated firm with the potential to (finally) build a quality product....

Enough with the handouts already.  I'm pissed to hear that AIG is handing out hefty "retention" bonuses this year.  How about letting the taxpayer "retain" something instead?  Sounds like the easiest and most equitable way of getting this economy running again.