Globalization is removing the constraints imposed in the past by
societies possessing institutions, legislation, and the political will
to protect workers.

Free trade doctrine is hostile to unions, social legislation, and
legal restriction on industry's labor practices, all of which deprive
poor countries of their comparative advantage, which is poverty..."

That's the most illogical hypothesis I've seen. How is competing globally
any different than competition between the states? Or how about with
Canada? Where do you draw the line?

The alternative to competition is isolationism and protectionism, which
leads to $25 hammers, and $40K automobiles that don't last 50K miles...

I don't know about you, but I remember the days before America was forced to
compete with Japan and Germany. Remember "American Motors"? Remember
paying good, hard-earned money for junk cars that rusted out and broke down?

Well, I do, and it sucked. Meanwhile, the unionized line workers at AMC
were bringing in $60K, and loved to tell me jokes about how all they did was
sleep all day in the back room.

No, integration with the world economy is our only hope of long-term
survival.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"