The average wage of the American worker is not keeping up with the rate of inflation today. We are falling behind by about 1 percent each year. At the same time, we’re creating more jobs. Last year, the country added 2.2 million jobs. That means the cost of living is outrunning the pay increases we’re getting. Not to mention the fact that many jobs are going overseas and cheap imports from China are rising exponentially. Clark likes the fact that those imports mean cheaper prices on clothes and other retail items. But retailers in the States are trying to convince our federal government to put limits on imports because they are losing money and jobs. Over time, having that competition has been good for our country. The real problem is related to our current health care system. Spending on health care is out of control because of the way the system is now. If it were up to the individual we would spend a lot less as a country and keep more of our money. Clark knows there are a lot of bright people coming up with ideas for health care and how to improve it. So, if you’re feeling pinched in the pocket, consider the possibility that a solution for health care would help before talking about outsourcing and importing goods. Our current system is not sustainable for everyday working people.