[LouD]

The article isn't about free trade. The article is about immigration.

One of the arguments advanced for free trade is that in the long term it will reduce immigration, since workers will no longer chase jobs across international borders.

Thus, free trade reduces the problem of diseases brought to this country my immigrants that is discussed in the article.

I believe in enforcing fair trade with our trading partners, and I believe on sensible limitations to immigration - But I fail to see the relevance of your argument here.

[FITZ]

One of the arguments advanced for free trade is that in the long term it will reduce immigration

That didn't happen though --- after NAFTA was signed, immigration from Mexico became extreme. In the mid 80's it was estimated there were about 300,000 illegals in the USA. Now --- after NAFTA it's close to 20,000,000.