To: KayEyeDoubleDee
Free trade = no Jobs = crime
There is something to this but, I doubt that it is as stark as this equation makes it look. Crime presents its own set of problems, which serves as a deterrent irrespective of whatever comparative opportunties are available.
140 posted on
08/20/2003 3:08:54 PM PDT by
ARCADIA
(Abuse of power comes as no surprise)
To: ARCADIA
Free trade/deindustrialization destroys the market for stable low and semi skilled labor. That destroys the only legitamite way out of the ghetto (aside from sports, entertainment, or your local Army recruiter). It also destroys the primacy of respectable people in the community.
In a world where law abiding, hard working behavior is fruitless and predatory hustling is immediately and richly rewarded, crime will skyrocket.
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