The People's Republic of Windows and Doors

You've got to be kidding me.

So this company shut down because Bank of America made a business decision not to keep their line of credit open. The union is demonstrating a "sit-in" because they're not getting the benefits, back vacation etc. owed to them.

Illinois Governor Rod Blagovich said the State would no longer do business with Bank of America until they reinstate the line of credit, allowing the employees to get their benefits/paid vacation time. He claims the bailout money Bank of America received was designed specifically for this purpose.

Yeah... that makes sense. Extend a company credit that's not making any money. Isn't that how we got into this mess? Perhaps now that Governor Blagovich was caught trying to sell the vacant Illinois Senate seat to the highest bidder, he may have other things to worry about than extorting Bank of America.

To the workers at the plant: I'm sorry you lost your job - these are terribly tough times. But if Bank of America is forced to give in and lend money it will never get back, then the slippery slope continues - or maybe we're already off the cliff.