Low Car Sales Blame Game

Automobile sale trends displaying loss based on Generation Y's new needs.

Yes, I do agree with the following statement:

"Brauer said one issue is economic: A combination of high unemployment among young people and economic troubles for their parents is making it harder for younger people to afford to drive."

From article.

However, the article also stated, "For one thing, many young consumers care more about new technologies, such as the latest phone, than about the latest car."

Although this could be a possibility, I think the reason behind decreases automobile trends is more on the financial hardships people are facing. Right now, I feel consumers would rather settle for a used inexpensive car than a luxurious one and be left with more money for more essential items. Consumer are making smarter buying decisions and really evaluating the value of purchases and how beneficial it will be.

Personally, I think through purchase decisions more now than I did in the past based on my economic standing. I evaluate pros and cons and whether I actually need items.

As far as younger consumers caring more about the latest phone...

Well, If they aren't car shopping the latest phone can help them do lots more. It's more valuable in terms of daily benefits. Weather, news, mail, texting and social media to name a few.

Moreover, I think its a lame excuse for low car sales.

Our Virtual Government

Are all issues being handled online now? Yes, for the most part.
We can quickly file our taxes online or handle government business via web cams. Although, easy access to online material that can help run our lives faster is accessible, is it really handling government issues?

If the government is using the Internet to better facilitate the process of anything, maybe things aren't really being thought through as much as they should. The faster we handle a situation and move on to the next. The less time we're spending on it or so I think.

Not only are things being handled at rapid speed to move onto the next issue but, privacy issues arise when everything is being recorded. Forever. Did you attend a city hall meeting? Well, we could find out. Are you a city official that didn't think before speaking at the meeting? Too bad. It's on record.

What about the lack of face-to-face time between government officials? Yes, you could send each other messages using the Internet but, you can't edit your thoughts again and again before clicking send. An email is forever.

There are a vast amount of pros and cons. I remember when going through the naturalization process meant people had to stand in line at an office for hard copy applications. Those individuals missed work without pay. Now, they can go to: http://http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextchannel=d84d6811264a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD&vgnextoid=d84d6811264a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD
Grab any form and fill it out at their own convenience, no need to miss work.


Below is an article written in 2000 speaking about e-Government. It has come a long way but, is it helping or not? Write your comments below.
http://www.allbusiness.com/sales/internet-e-commerce/675336-1.html