[harpseal]

I don't think that business owner would have any other choice as they would need to remain competitive with companies who are outsourcing. That is why government involvement is necessary (I know that sounds wrong coming from a conservative). I firmly believe that the fed has been overregulating us here but not giving 2 bits about what happens under the guise of "free market global trade."

The Constitutional functions of the Federal government include laying of imposts and duties. Further individual states do not consduct foreign policy. The coining of money is another federal responsibility. These are all elgitimate functions of the Federal government and it is in no way contradictory for a conservative to want the Federal government to excise these functions correctly which is what you have argued for.

[EnDinNJ]

"These are all legitimate functions of the Federal government and it is in no way contradictory for a conservative to want the Federal government to excise these functions correctly which is what you have argued for."

Don't get me wrong I know it's constitutioinal. In fact it's one of the few powers granted to the fed. Guess it's just another example of them not respecting it. Wouldn't want to break precedent.