The state of Michigan is now worried about the plight of the (not-so-)Big 3 and are now taking measures to help the ailing Detroit automakers. Well, there’s a big reason that the government should be worried. With all the plant closures and downsizing going on, it’s bound to hurt not only the economy, but it would also be a big blow to the state. Imagine how many unemployed would have to file for welfare.

The state congress is pushing for proposals that include a Federal aid amounting to $27 billion for the next five years in the form of loans, tax incentives and subsidies. Ford, GM and Chrysler are all reeling with the drop of auto sales both locally and internationally due to the oil crisis.

While this would spell good news for the Big 3, I’m pretty sure that a lot of taxpayers would be fussing about how their tax dollars will get spent. This should definitely be wake-up call for the Detroit automakers to start thinking about how they can build good cars worth that is worth buying.

Let’s face it, compared to Japanese and European makes, many of the cars these 3 companies have made over the past years are so crappy, they can be put to shame by car companies a thousandth their size. And if only they haven’t been responsible for the gas-guzzling culture…

Source: Leftlane