Comment: New York dodged a bullet as Amazon cancels expensive HQ plan for city

Amazon’s decision to ditch its plans for a New York headquarters doesn’t augur well for governments and corporations intent on using taxpayer money to fund job-creation schemes.

Comment: New York dodged a bullet as Amazon cancels expensive HQ plan for city

Amazon’s decision to ditch its plans for a New York headquarters doesn’t augur well for governments and corporations intent on using taxpayer money to fund job-creation schemes.

Many in New York, and on the left, are celebrating their victory over big, bad Amazon; they should spare a thought for the people of Wisconsin who are stuck with the boondoggle known as Foxconn.

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