[marktwain]

Yea, and the Asian tigers aren't doing so well, now, due to their cronyist version of "capitalism". Free trade works. It sounds as if you are the one crying. I see no reason to penalize three workers just so one can keep a job that is uncompetitive.

[dennisw]

Yea, and the Asian tigers aren't doing so well, now, due to their cronyist version of "capitalism". 

Protectionism worked great but they carried it to far. PLUS there because too many Asian copycats. China and Indonesia can produce much cheaper than Japan and Korea as long as the factory can be situated there. The tech markets are flooded. LCD monitors and computer memory (DRAM) being good examples. Too many producers (due to spread of technologies) and not enough buyers.

Free trade works.

Our trade deficit is huge and is coming back to bite us  ........  RIGHT NOW! 
These deficits are one reason the US dollar is sinking.