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People in the US at least have wised up to this as well. There are stores all over the place that sell made in "insert state here", and people buy! I think it's

by muninn_ 10y ago

People in the US at least have wised up to this as well. There are stores all over the place that sell made in "insert state here", and people buy! I think it's good. It helps build a cultural identity, which is something that is under attack in the West.

ocschwar 10y ago
Sometimes it gets a little absurd. In Somerville, MA, there are stores for locally made goods, and the goods are high quality, and certainly good examoples of the local esthetic. Which in turn is built around the cultural identity of the 20 somethings who move into this area to try to make their way in the world.
- muninn_ 10y ago
  Fair criticism for sure, sometimes it can be superficial, but hey at least they're trying, unlike their parents.
  - bsder 10y ago
    The superficial can pave the way for the folks who are genuine. Gluten-free is definitely a fad, but it sure helps the people who are actually gluten intolerant,
  - ocschwar 10y ago
    I wouldn't call it superficial, even. Might not be deep rooted, but some thought and work go into it.