If the government tells the automakers how to make their cars, then they should help pay to do so. My mindset is as simple as that. Trouble is; Lutz is the only guy with enough nads to say it out loud. Which is good and bad -- the idea gets out there, yeah...but then it puts GM at odds with the gov't, among others.
And the Vette: expensive?!?! I'd disagree with you there...where else can you get that kind of performance and durability for it's price? Personally, I think it's a steal!