The administration has forced Rick Wagoner to resign as CEO of GM, where he has spent his working life. Fritz Henderson, who has spent his working life at GM, was appointed to take Wagoner's place. What is the strategy? Not to install "fresh blood."

I don't recall Congress taking any action against Ron Gettelfinger, head of UAW, or demanding concessions from the rank and file of UAW. Gettelfinger's compensation has to be on a par with top GM management.

Does the government not believe the UAW has had some effect on GM's performance and that it should be held accountable?

Obama mentioned that his "team" was going to work closely with the auto industry to ensure it becomes a "lean, mean" organization. I would like to know the "team's" qualifications. Is it experienced in production, distribution, marketing, human resources and sales?

If this "team" is experienced at creating a "lean, mean" organization, I suggest it focus on our rail system and post office, great examples of government-managed businesses.

We recently have learned that our electric grid is subject to hackers. What is the government doing about it? It has published a list of most vulnerable locations, so the hackers will have an easier time of disrupting the systems. Another example of a lack of common sense in our government.

I don't believe government has any business dictating or attempting to manage any business. Most of the Congress and the legislature don't know the first thing about running businesses but love to pontificate about how poorly managed they are.

There have been excesses, but let those individuals and companies suffer the consequences of tighter controls. Government has no business attempting to take over or dictate salary caps in privately held companies.

Bob MacGregor

Seven Lakes