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To: ItisaReligionofPeace
Free trade benefits all.

Since there is no such thing as free trade (otherwise there would be no fight for it) prove that the free trade theory works. Give us an example of free trade and how it benefits all. Not an explanation of the theory but rather a concrete example.

47 posted on 03/13/2004 8:38:46 AM PST by raybbr (My 1.4 cents - It used to be 2 cents, but after taxes - you get the idea.)
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To: raybbr
Since there is no such thing as free trade (otherwise there would be no fight for it) prove that the free trade theory works.

???

Let me ask you a question. I've listed the definitions of two words below. Please tell me which form you believe in:

A theoretical economic system characterized by the collective ownership of property and by the organization of labor for the common advantage of all members. Communism A system of government in which the state plans and controls the economy and a single, often authoritarian party holds power, claiming to make progress toward a higher social order in which all goods are equally shared by the people. The Marxist-Leninist version of Communist doctrine that advocates the overthrow of capitalism by the revolution of the proletariat.

An economic system in which the means of production and distribution are privately or corporately owned and development is proportionate to the accumulation and reinvestment of profits gained in a free market.

Here is free trade at work: I want to hire an adult male to repair my roof. The adult male agrees to do the work and the adult male and I agree that he will perform the repairs for XX dollars. The adult male performs the repairs on the roof and he receives the pay that was agreed upon. The benefit is that I receive the roof repairs that I desire and the adult male who performed the work receives the money that he wanted for the work.

I will tell you something else my friend, if you do not advocate free trade, you are advocating socialism or communism. You are advocating using the power of government to dictate the distribution of wealth.

Please cite an example of how this benefits all. (first of all, in the end it doesn't matter what "benefits all", unless you are a proponent of communism)

64 posted on 03/14/2004 4:17:24 AM PST by ItisaReligionofPeace (I'm from the government and I'm here to help.)
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