Comment Re:Manufacturing buisness supported by government. (Score 1) 356
Whether the consumer pays directly the entire cost of the panel, or pays indirectly through taxes, it still means we're paying more, a net loss to society.
How so? A net loss to the consumer sure. But to society? That's a stretch. You would need to assess the supplier chain to find out where all of that money ends up to make that determination. You can bet if you buy foreign made panels, almost all of that money is leaving society. If you're paying a premium for locally made panels, I would at least be willing to take the gamble that the majority of that money stays within our society.