I find it hard to understand the fairness of an African earning $1 per day for the same job an angry white man wants $20 per hour to do.
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Replying to @andersostlund
problem is that China,India,others don't have similar regs as US manufacturers must operate under Safety,environ,health etc
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Replying to @TimPeebles
Okay but how does that change the product produced?
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Replying to @andersostlund
prod can be exactly same but more deaths,disease,injuries,pollution,corruption,etc Some regulations are GOOD.
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Replying to @TimPeebles
Sure some regulations are good but that does not change the point I tried to make very much.
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Replying to @andersostlund
point is..a 3rd world laborer that is killed,poisoned by cyanide or lead,or loses a limb due to unregulated activity loses.
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Replying to @TimPeebles
I am well aware. Still, people without income in 3rd world countries doesn't make things much better either.
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Replying to @andersostlund
my point is free trade alone actually endangers the weaker side's weaker workers Fair trade puts pressure to enable not hurt
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Replying to @TimPeebles
There I disagree. Much of south east Asia is proof of increased welfare due to freer trade.
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Replying to @andersostlund
no problem with "freer" trade..just not completely open the barn door trade without commitments from parties to sane regs
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Sure. I agree. All changes work better when implemented with care and thoughtfulness.
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