Ancient Texan Saves America

Sometimes America's view of itself and its righteous has a long term negative impact on itself and the planet.   How did getting rid of dirty industries like copper mining and smelting affect America?  Jobs? Environment here and abroad? How does the Return on Investment mentality impact survivability of companies, people, and countries? How does short-term thinking compete with longer term thinking? How does standing up to China on unfair competition impact your children's future?