Economic crisis as a technology change agent

Protect America: We are witnessing the evacuation of the best jobs as they continue to move offshore all in the name of Corporate profits and the so-called Free Trade Economy.

Free Trade isn't free if there are inequities and trade imbalances.

America can and will return to its former self only if we return to becoming self-sufficient and compete in the world on a level playing field.

Leveling the playing field necessitates a 'protectionist' approach to ensuring that tariffs apply to goods imported from countries who don't provide equal access to their markets for the sale of American-made goods.

We must take care of our own back yard. To 'protect' is not a perjorative and means:

To keep from being damaged, attacked, stolen, or injured; guard.

In the same regard, the [url=http://www.answers.com/protect]definition[/url] also mentions:

To help (domestic industry) with tariffs or quotas on imported goods.

Free Trade is a failure. Protect America before it's too late.

FYI, I also discuss this topic at my website. More [url=http://www.dtschmitz.com/dts/2008/08/i-am-a-god-damn-protectionist.html]here[/url].

God Bless America and Jason Perlow for his fine blog.

Dietrich T. Schmitz
Linux IT Consultant; Posted by: D. T. Schmitz Posted on: 09/16/08 (Edited: 09/16/2008 @ 09:34) You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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