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To: CIBvet
How about simply putting tariffs on the imported goods which would compensate for the difference between a slave-child created VCR in China,

I assume then that as long as it isn't created by slaves or children that you would not have a problem with the imports? If it comes from Taiwan or Hong Kong or the Phillipines or Mexico and it could be shown that no children were used and the people weren't forced to work at gunpoint, you would have no problem with it?

one made in an American manufacturing Co where an HONEST LIVING WAGE is paid ... where Fire Exit signs are SOP and working ... where the CEO is actually required to dispense with his toxins in a responsible manner!!

So now you have switched your concern to the welfare of people in other countries? Your concern is that they don't pollute their countries? Or have exit signs? LOL

The truth is you are argueing for protectionism and US paternalism. It's an old, old debate. Do you think that better debaters than you have made those same old tired (and discarded) arguments before? Did you know you are aligned precisely with the Democrats and unions on this? Are you a liberal?

41 posted on 01/03/2002 6:26:53 AM PST by IASKTHEREFOREIAM
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To: IASKTHEREFOREIAM
"Are you a liberal?"

Are you an idiot?

42 posted on 01/04/2002 12:31:14 AM PST by CIBvet
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