Brain Fertilizer

I'm not really geeked up about the fact that they're gonna cost app. $30 more than what is currently used, and yet, are made in Mexico.

You're so cute when you're being protectionist. [grin]

I'm betting that in the end, the contract will go to an American firm, and the cost is merely the result of making a better product that will help save lives.

But your concerns are valid, and a letter-writing campaign to your congresscritters wouldn't be a bad idea.

I think it looks a little sloppy. Of course, that's probably the last thing a soldier cares about when he's soaked in mud or buried in sand.

After thinking about it a little more, you're trying to have it both ways, Jo:
You say it is too expensive, and are upset the uniform was made by an outfit (pun intended) in Mexico to lower costs.
And if they would end up cancelling the uniform, you'd probably complain that they weren't willing to spend money on a uniform that will actually help save lives.