Actually it’s you who don’t like to give citizens any more authority than as a mere consumer. Where is the benefit for citizens from “free trade” today? “free traders” have bought elections for the last 30 years, and our economy is in complete shambles from their policies. We are facing a total socialism in our government for the first time as a result of the unfettered “free trade” policies of Bush, Clinton, Bush.
Citizens want a strong country and prosperous domestic economy. They cannot ‘consume’ their way into it as has been demonstrated by “free trade” and our current economic devastation. Yet there you are, harping on the failed policies of “free trade”—it’s as if you want America to pass into oblivion. Why?
Your views on trade mirror those of Obama so you should feel very comfortable with what he's attempting to do. Higher prices and restricting personal freedom is for the good of the American people don't you know.
By the way, 130 million American citizens shop at Wal-Mart every week which proves, not that we didn't know already, that you have no clue what American citizens want. You just think you know what's best for them. I'd pay big money to see you stand outside a Wal-Mart some Saturday afternoon calling everyone entering the store a traitor. You do have health insurance, don't you?