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I'd hope that those who call themselves truly American aren't that shortsighted.

Never underestimate "Wallet Voting".

At any rate, I have two problems with this. One, I can't stand the thought of going to the government to solve problems that government created because government is the problem.

Unquestionably; however, tariffs were championed by our founding fathers. They recognized that the evil of government must manifest itself in some limited ways. This was a way they actually agreed was of the least harm.

And, two, I have a hard time holding someone responsible for something that they didn't do. Where is Congress in all this mess?

Well, not only that -- but Bill Clinton himself was one of the people who started this NAFTA / GATT mess. So I hold him culpable as well. I'd sure like to see Dubya step up to the plate on this issue, however, so it would be clear he has a) recognized the issue and b) is taking steps against the problems.

How long before this one is consigned to the "Smokey Backroom?"

Unquestionably; however, tariffs were championed by our founding fathers. They recognized that the evil of government must manifest itself in some limited ways. This was a way they actually agreed was of the least harm.

Okay, let's talk turkey. I'll support your tariffs only if you tie it into a bill which eliminates the myriad legislative barriers that unjustly inflate the cost of entering a business market, the outrageous levels of taxation on business which come directly out of the pocket of the consumer, the elimination of all work related visas, lethal fines for employers of illegal immigrants, the elimination of the minimum wage, the abolishment of OSHA and all unelected regulatory agencies, tax incentives to the States which enact measures which makes said State business friendly, and tort reform. As far as the tariff, let it be placed on goods which come from countries which have tariffs on our goods and no one else.

I'm not in the business of chasing each individual enemy grunt and killing him with an M-16 round. I want to drop a nuke on the entire problem.

Deal?

I got a lotta livin' to do before I die, and I ain't got time to waste.