FF>Kinda makes you wonder why the japanese are so quick to buy up american
FF>businesses then.  Apparently they think there is something of worth to
FF>be had. ex.  Bridgestone buying Firestone in '92.  Firestone had already
FF>established itself as a quality tire manufacture and service center
FF>world wide giant based in the states, but Bridgestone knew if it wanted
FF>to increase its states based tire sales, they had to at least appear
FF>somewhat american.  (Firestone indy tires are made in japan btw, but
FF>according to the comercials Firestone is america's tire.  Before i get
FF>any remarks, the indylight tires are produced in ohio, but they aren't
FF>the speedway tires.  Go figure)
You just answered your own question in lines 5-7.
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